Crunchyroll · 1 day ago
Senior Data Scientist, Fraud Detection
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCrunchyroll is a company dedicated to delivering the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to leverage user behavior analytics and modeling to detect and deter account sharing, utilizing large datasets to inform machine learning models that identify anomalous activities.
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Responsibilities
Conduct exploratory data analysis on user session logs to establish baselines for normal and anomalous behaviors
Develop predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques to forecast and segment user sharing patterns
Design and conduct experiments to validate the model accuracy and operations effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and create frameworks for ongoing behavioral monitoring
Build visualizations and reports to communicate insights on user engagement and potential sharing risks to stakeholders
Ensure data privacy compliance while optimizing data pipelines for efficient operations
Qualification
Required
5+ years in data science roles focused on behavioral analytics, preferably in tech or streaming industries, with proven success in user behavior modeling, anomaly and fraud detection, and related applications
Proficient in Python for data analysis and modeling
Proficient in SQL for database querying
Experience with tools like Tableau or matplotlib for visualization
Experience in machine learning libraries such as xgboost, scikit-learn, and pytorch for modeling
Skilled at partnering with engineering, product, and legal teams to align analytics with business objectives and integrate findings into product features
Adept at presenting complex behavioral insights in clear, actionable formats to non-technical audiences through reports and visualizations
Hold a master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field
Preferred
Coursework in behavioral economics or psychology being advantageous
Benefits
Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving Account HSA program
Health care and dependent care FSA
401(k) plan, with employer match
Employer paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
Company
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is a video service provider for Japanese animated productions and Asian media services. It is a sub-organization of Ellation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$26.8MKey Investors
Otter MediaTV Tokyo
2020-12-09Acquired
2015-11-20Series Unknown· $22M
2010-03-25Series Unknown· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Punnoose Isaac
SVP and Head of Center for Data and Insights
Monique Barash
VP, People & Capabilities
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