Data Science Manager
SentiLink · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Fully remote (US)
- Manage 2-6 data scientists
- Python + AWS stack
- Fraud detection focus
- Equity + benefits
Lead a growing team of data scientists focused on application fraud and financial risk products. You will combine technical leadership with people management, guiding the full lifecycle of machine learning models from research to production code.
The company operates with a digital-first mindset, supporting remote work across the U.S. while maintaining offices in major hubs. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions for top U.S. banks.
What you'll do
- Directly manage and mentor a team of data scientists, growing from 2-3 to 5-6 members
- Lead planning and communication with senior leadership, product, and engineering
- Oversee full model lifecycle including data acquisition, featurization, training, and monitoring
- Write production-ready code for real-time decision making by partners
- Research new fraud types and develop identity verification products
- Perform analyses to inform data acquisition, product development, and sales efforts
What you'll need
- 10+ years experience with Master’s or 7+ years with PhD in relevant field
- 2-5 years of direct management experience for data science teams
- 3+ years of experience working in startup environments
- Strong end-to-end data science development skills from planning to delivery
- Proficiency in writing production code and tests
- Ability to communicate complex outcomes to senior stakeholders
- Must be legally authorized to work in and live in the United States
Nice to have
- Familiarity with identity solutions or fintech industries
- Experience with state-of-the-art machine learning solutions
- Background in fraud detection is not required but willingness to learn is essential
Stack
- Python 3
- PostgreSQL
- AWS EC2
- AWS S3
- AWS RDS
- AWS Redshift
How you'll work
- Digital-first company with fully remote options
- Regular in-person events for relationship building
- Candidates must reside in the United States
What you get
- Employer-paid group health insurance for dependents
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- Home office stipend
- Equity compensation