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DataVisor · 1 month ago

Senior Data Scientist - Fraud Solutions

DataVisor is the world's leading AI-powered Fraud and Risk Platform that delivers comprehensive detection coverage. The Senior Data Scientist will design and optimize detection strategies, analyze large-scale data to combat fraud, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCyber SecurityFraud DetectionMachine Learning
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Develop Pre-Built Detection Models: Design, back-test, and optimize statistical baselines and machine learning strategies for our core solution modules, including Real-Time Payments (RTP), ACH, Wire, Check, and Application/Onboarding
Mine the Global Consortium: Analyze large-scale, cross-industry data within our global intelligence network to identify high-risk device fingerprints and patterns of organized fraud, transforming these insights into features that can be deployed across all clients
Architect "Cold Start" Logic: Create generalized scoring models that deliver immediate value to new clients, ensuring they are protected against known threats even before their historical data is fully integrated
Validate AI Agent Logic: Serve as the expert "Human-in-the-Loop" for our AI-driven strategy engine, rigorously testing and validating automated fraud detection logic to ensure safety, transparency, and low false positive rates
Cross-Functional R&D: Collaborate with Product, Strategy, Data Science, Delivery, and Engineering teams to explore and implement state-of-the-art machine learning and large language model (LLM) capabilities, providing the statistical rigor needed to turn experimental concepts into production-grade features

Qualification

PythonSQLStatistical modelingUnsupervised learningFraud DetectionGraph theoryLink analysisFeature selectionPerformance evaluationHigh-growth SaaS experienceFintech experiencePayment rails knowledgeSynthetic ID knowledgeTrust & Safety knowledge

Required

Experience: 1-5 years of hands-on experience in Data Science or Advanced Analytics
Technical Core: Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL
Statistical Rigor: Solid foundation in statistical modeling, feature selection, and performance evaluation (Precision/Recall, AUC, KS)

Preferred

Experience with graph theory or link analysis for detecting network-based fraud
Familiarity with unsupervised learning techniques or anomaly detection
Previous experience working in a high-growth SaaS or Fintech environment
Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with Fraud Detection, Credit Risk, or Trust & Safety, including knowledge of payment rails (FedNow, ACH, Wire) and typologies (Synthetic ID, ATO, Kiting)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
Opportunities for R&D exploration and professional development
Regular team-building events and a collaborative, innovative culture

Company

DataVisor

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DataVisor is a fraud detection company powered by transformational AI technology.

H1B Sponsorship

DataVisor has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (8)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$94.5M
Key Investors
HSGGenesis Capital
2022-12-14Series Unknown· $40M
2019-10-21Series C
2018-02-09Series C· $40M

Leadership Team

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Yinglian Xie
CEO and Co-Founder
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Fang Yu
Co-founder and CPO
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