Robinhood · 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist, Fraud
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$187K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expRobinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all, and they are seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Fraud Data Science team. The role involves designing and deploying machine learning solutions to detect and prevent fraud, collaborating with various teams to enhance platform safety and integrity.
CryptocurrencyFinTechPrediction MarketsStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Design and deploy fraud detection models to protect Robinhood users and assets in real time
Analyze behavioral data to uncover emerging fraud vectors and support rapid incident response
Develop robust data pipelines and monitoring systems to ensure model accuracy and reliability
Partner with engineering and product teams to implement safeguards and user-facing features
Guide experimentation strategy and contribute to long-term fraud prevention roadmap
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data science or applied ML, with a focus on fraud detection or risk mitigation
Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with ML frameworks like XGBoost, LightGBM, or TensorFlow
Strong statistical acumen with experience in anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and A/B testing
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences
A collaborative mindset and proactive approach to navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Benefits
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Company
Robinhood
Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with zero commission.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.23BKey Investors
Emergent Fidelity TechnologiesRibbit CapitalD1 Capital Partners
2022-05-13Post Ipo Secondary· $648.29M
2021-07-29IPO
2021-02-01Private Equity· $2.4B
Leadership Team
Vlad Tenev
Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO
Kamal Boparai
Engineering Manager, Compliance & Legal Systems + ServiceNow
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