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Trellis · 2 hours ago

Senior Data Scientist

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Trellis is a tech company focused on transforming the insurance experience, and they are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive analysis and model development for their Real-Time Bidding and pricing systems. The role involves conducting exploratory studies, creating analytical reports, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop scalable models that inform business decisions.

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Responsibilities

Perform deep exploratory analysis to assess project feasibility and uncover data quality or coverage issues
Build clear, reproducible Jupyter or Colab notebooks that communicate insights visually and narratively
Partner with product and engineering to understand data generation processes and identify gaps
Develop statistical and ML models (scikit-learn, statsmodels, TensorFlow, PyTorch) for pricing and bidding use cases
Prototype predictive models that can be scaled by the ML engineering team into production systems
Leverage Vertex AI or equivalent tools for experimentation, training, and deployment workflows
Create visualizations using Python (Plotly, Matplotlib, or Seaborn) to communicate key findings effectively
Contribute to a culture of analytical rigor, documentation, and rapid experimentation

Qualification

Statistical modelingMachine learningExploratory data analysisPython data toolingSQLVertex AIData visualizationCuriosityPragmatic mindsetCollaboration

Required

5+ years of experience as a data scientist or applied researcher, ideally in tech, fintech, or advertising
Strong statistical foundation with hands-on experience using scikit-learn, statsmodels, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Proven ability to perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and communicate findings clearly through notebooks and visualization
Experience using Vertex AI, SageMaker, or other ML lifecycle platforms for experimentation and model deployment
Fluency in SQL and Python data tooling (pandas, NumPy, Plotly, etc.)
Deep curiosity about how data is created, transformed, and used to drive business outcomes
Pragmatic mindset — balancing research depth with real-world impact and iteration speed

Benefits

Flexible vacation (yes, •actually• flexible)
100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
Home office budget to create your perfect setup
Wellness programming, because balance matters
401(k) and HSA contributions, FSAs, bonuses & equity opportunities
Paid parental leave

Company

Trellis

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The modern consumer needs to assemble a patchwork of siloed solutions to navigate their financial life. Insurance is often the most disconnected.
dateFounded in 2019
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.trellisconnect.com

H1B Sponsorship

Trellis 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)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$17M
Key Investors
Amex VenturesQED Investors
2023-05-01Series Unknown
2022-05-18Series Unknown· $5M
2021-06-03Series A· $12M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Demetri
Founder & CEO
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