Data Scientist

Sardine

153d•Remote

About The Position

As a Data Scientist on our team, you’ll play a key role in helping customers stay ahead of evolving fraud threats by designing and deploying data-driven solutions with real-world impact. You’ll work directly with clients to understand their unique fraud challenges, rapidly prototype proof-of-concept models, and build scalable, production-ready solutions using machine learning and graph analytics. You’ll also help standardize modeling workflows and collaborate with engineering to streamline backend systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of data science, client-facing problem solving, and real-time risk.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative modeling, ideally in risk or fraud contexts
Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of Python, R, Spark, SQL, or equivalent
Sharp critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with a bias toward action
Proven ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients

Responsibilities

Champion a data-first approach across internal teams and client engagements, promoting clarity and impact
Build and deploy machine learning models to prevent fraud across diverse fintech use cases
Use data and models to support the development of risk mitigation strategies and interventions while preserving and improving the user experience
Work directly with clients to understand challenges and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions
Evolve our risk metrics, the supporting datasets, and how we measure the causal impact of initiatives
Collaborate with engineering to scale models into production and optimize performance

Benefits

Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend