Socure
Staff Data Scientist - Fraud & Risk
$191K–$230K
Hybrid - San Francisco, CA +3 · Hybrid · Staff · Full-time · Posted Feb 4, 2026
- Location
- Hybrid - San Francisco, CA
Hybrid - New York, NY
Hybrid - Miami, FL
Hub - Seattle - Experience
- 8+ years in data science, machine learning, or related fields; years of hands-on deep-learning experience are not specified.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future.
About the job
Designs and delivers machine-learning models and production systems for fraud detection, risk management, and identity verification.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and optimize deep-learning models across varied data types, and lead the machine-learning lifecycle through production monitoring.
- Lead technical initiatives, research new data sources and algorithms, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Risk teams.
- Mentor peers and junior data scientists and present findings to technical and executive stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Experience in fraud prevention, risk modeling, or identity verification.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying deep-learning models and working with diverse data modalities.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and major ML libraries/frameworks; deep understanding of ML algorithms, evaluation, and data pipelines.
- Experience deploying and monitoring models in production; ability to deliver complex outcomes, mentor others, and influence cross-functional decisions.
Nice to have
- Experience with real-time model inferencing.
- Experience with LLMs and Agentic AI frameworks or infrastructure, such as LangChain/LangGraph/Ray.
Pay
$191K – $230K USD base salary
Tools
Python, SQL, PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, transformers, CNNs/RNNs, LangChain/LangGraph/Ray
AI focus
Develop and deploy deep-learning models for fraud and risk, including transformers, CNNs/RNNs, and graph learning; work with diverse data modalities. LLMs and Agentic AI are a plus.
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