Senior Data Scientist, Risk

Turo•San Francisco, CA

22h•$156,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The two-sided (host-guest) Turo marketplace is growing in market share and global presence. This role is primarily focused on developing ML frameworks to build marketplace risk mitigation strategies, facilitate profitable growth, and ensure Trust & Safety on the platform.

Requirements

4+ years of Data Science and Machine Learning modeling experience.
Experience working in cross functional teams with PMs, Trust & Safety Agents, Analytics and Engineers.
Deep understanding of mathematical methods in statistics, optimization, and ML. Demonstrable experience applying these methods to real world prediction problems (classification, regression, anomaly detection, time series).
Value Autonomy; Ability to think critically, understand and communicate complex problems in a result-oriented, data-driven manner with a focus on business impact.
A demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects with high attention to detail.
Fluent in a production-ready programming language such as Python. Ability to deploy and scale models into a production environment collaborating with engineers.
Fluent in SQL, ability to efficiently query large dataset.

Nice To Haves

You are a creative and rigorous data scientist with 4+ years of relevant experience.
You are comfortable with a range of statistical and ML techniques with the ability to apply them to deliver measurable business impact at Turo.
Modeling is your thing, you are proficient in translating unstructured business problems into mathematical frameworks, and propose scalable solutions.
You have a passion for consumer products, shipping high quality code, and data focused experiments.
You are excited to play a key role in crafting the product from inception to implementation and beyond.

Responsibilities

Operate at the nexus of Data Science and Risk strategy. You will work cross-functionally with Data Analytics, Trust & Safety, and Product teams to develop frameworks driving key product and modeling decisions.
Own product features designed to identify and limit fraud on the marketplace, identify patterns, share insights, and provide recommendations through effective communication.
Continually improve and monitor new and existing risk models and strategies
Present your insights and suggestions to both technical and non-technical audiences of all levels in the company.
Audit 3rd party data vendors in the marketplace risk space for Turo’s models and risk strategies.
Own and provide technical guidance to the Engineering teams to ensure the data quality of your projects including training, test and experiment data.

Benefits

Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
Retirement employer match
Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
Turo host matching program
Turo travel credit
Cell phone and internet stipend
Paid time off to relax and recharge
Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities