Tilt (formerly Empower) · 15 hours ago
Staff Data Scientist (Remote)
Tilt is a mobile-first company that utilizes machine learning to create a new credit system. They are seeking a Staff Data Scientist responsible for developing machine learning models to drive business growth and improve customer financial situations.
CreditCredit CardsFinanceFinTechLendingPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Grow user base and increase retention through machine learning and analytics
Build machine learning models with large scale data sets to address business priorities
Design and influence strategies on underwriting, marketing, fraud and customer experience
Work closely with our engineering team as you implement models in production
Collaborate effectively with operations and product to ensure the work fits into the broader strategy and business context
Develop data standards and analytics pipelines to facilitate current and future analysis
Qualification
Required
BS degree in engineering, computer science, finance or mathematics
6+ years industry experience in data mining, machine learning, statistical analysis, and/or predictive modeling
Deep understanding of statistics and machine learning techniques, including regression, classification, clustering and optimization
Experience building predictive models from scratch
Strong programming skills in Python with intermediate to advanced knowledge of SQL
Demonstrable experience with ML packages: scikit-learn, LightGBM, XGBoost, SparkML, etc
Comfort working with a variety of cross functional partners in tech, product, credit, and business
Exceptionally strong problem solving and communication with the ability to both get in the weeds and communicate to an executive audience
Preferred
Knowledge in deep learning and experience with DL toolkits (Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch)
Benefits
Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.
Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.
Company
Tilt (formerly Empower)
At Tilt (formerly Empower), we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$174.5MKey Investors
BlisceDefy VenturesInitialized Capital
2021-07-08Series B· $150M
2020-03-05Series A· $20M
2018-09-19Seed· $4.5M
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