
Lead Data Scientist
The data science team is focused on solving problems that directly affect customers and the Acorns business, including allocation, personalization, growth propensity, retention, and fraud and risk detection. This person will be focused on leading the development of all models in our fraud and risk suite and collaborating on NLP-focused compliance efforts. We know that solving problems with data is an art and a science. Learn Acorns products, data warehouse, and how data fits into the products. Become familiar with the DS processes and tools. Lead all parts of a model development including data validation, feature generation, sampling, feature selection, generating performance definitions, and analyzing performance. Compare different modeling approaches, and deciphering pros and cons of those approaches. Lead the development of design documents for the projects for which they are responsible, and assists on design of others projects.
MS / PhD in a relevant field. MS / PhD preferred.
Nine (9) years of experience in detecting fraud.
Capability to build algorithms that touch statistics and machine learning.
Experience with Databricks or notebooks a plus. More languages and DS tools is a plus.
Experience comparing modeling solutions and ability to determine the more effective solution.
Python
Java
Scala
Presentation skills
R
Spark
C Programming
Time Management Skills
Process Improvement
Prioritizing skills
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Results-Driven
Multi-tasking
Verbal and Written Communication
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Lead Data Scientist in Building 1, 5300 California Ave, Irvine, CA 92617, USA is $110,000 to $175,000 per year. This range may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and other factors.
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Acorns is an American financial technology and financial services company based in Irvine, California that specializes in micro-investing and robo-investing.

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