Socure
Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk
Hub - San Francisco · Mid
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About the role
- We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist II to join our Fraud & Risk Data Science team.
- As an individual contributor, you will have autonomy in your day-to-day work and play an important role in driving functional productivity and project success.
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize models using a variety of input data types, including tabular data, natural language, point clouds, and images.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, executing technical and functional activities to support project goals with minimal supervision.
- Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy - verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts.
- If you want to help build the future of identity with a team that holds a high bar for itself - keep reading.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with substantial related experience, Master's degree with relevant experience, or equivalent work background in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience working with diverse data modalities, such as tabular data, text/language, point clouds, and images.
- Proficiency in Python and major ML libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently on straightforward tasks and contribute effectively to project objectives.
- 2-4 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models (such as transformers, CNNs, and LSTMs).
- Foundational understanding of machine learning algorithms, model evaluation techniques, and data pipeline development.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- WHY SOCURE?
- Join a mission-driven company at the forefront of identity verification and fraud prevention.
- Work on impactful, challenging problems using cutting-edge technology.
Nice to have
- Experience with model deployment and monitoring in production environments (specific experience with real-time model inferencing is a plus)
- Experience with LLMs and Agentic AI framework/infrastructure (e.g., LangChain/LangGraph/Ray) is a plus.
- Experience in fraud prevention, risk modeling, or identity verification is a plus.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
Benefits
- Design, develop, and implement advanced deep learning models, including transformers, CNNs, and LSTMs, to address complex fraud and risk challenges.
- Participate in all stages of the machine learning lifecycle: data exploration, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
- Collaborate effectively across teams, sharing knowledge and learning from diverse perspectives to drive results.
- Stay current with advancements in AI and machine learning, applying innovative approaches to real-world problems.
Company info
- ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Scientist II to join our Fraud & Risk Data Science team.
- The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is felt by businesses, governments, and millions of people every day.
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