FICO · 3 days ago
Analytic Science Lead Scientist
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $189K/yrFICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. The Analytic Science Lead Scientist will work with large datasets to ensure data quality and lead teams in building analytic models, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deploy analytics solutions.
AnalyticsBig DataCollection AgencyConsultingFinancial ServicesFraud DetectionPredictive AnalyticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Work with large amounts of real-world data and ensure data quality throughout all stages of acquisition and processing, including data collection, normalization and transformation
Research and select appropriate statistical methods and computational algorithms
Build and/or oversee teams building high-end analytic models for relevant problems using statistical modeling techniques. Manage these projects under time constraints, working with other teams within FICO to provide high quality support to enable integration and deployment of analytics software and solutions
Assist with model go-lives by performing production data validations and analysis of models in production
Assist with client meetings to investigate and resolve problems. Apply data mining methodology in thorough analyses of model behaviors and provide support for customer meetings, model construction and pre-sales. May also participate in post-implementation support
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD degree in computer science, engineering, physics, statistics, mathematics, operations research or natural science fields with significant years of hands-on related experience in predictive modeling and data mining
Experience analyzing large data sets and applying data-cleaning techniques along with performing statistical analyses leading to the understanding of the structure of data sets
Proven ability to lead cross functional teams on medium to large scale projects and handling client interactions requiring strong communication skills
Strong scripting experience using Perl, Bash, or similar
Experience working with two of the following: Java, Python, C++ or C
Proven and demonstrable experience with at least three of the following: neural networks, logistic regression, non-linear regression, random forests, decision trees, support vector machines, linear/non-linear optimization
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
Company
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation enables businesses to automate, improve, and connect decisions to enhance business performance. It is a sub-organization of FICO.
Founded in 1956
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2021-05-05Acquired
2003-01-10IPO
Leadership Team
William Lansing
CEO
Amir Hermelin
Chief Technology Officer
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