FICO · 2 days ago
Analytic Scientist – ML Engineering (Lead Scientist)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $189K/yr
3+ years expFICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. In this role, you will be a member of a highly talented team enabling advanced predictive models deployed into cloud-based real-time transaction processing systems, contributing to analytic innovation and building industry-leading solutions.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the requirements and development of advanced distributed ML architectures, pipelines, tools, infrastructure, and algorithms that scale up to support both production execution and development of real-time predictive analytics on large volumes of high-throughput transactional data
Integrate and evaluate advanced ML technologies, platforms and frameworks. Balance performance and cost constraints. Establish strong processes, quality controls, and ethical standards for PII and IP protection, analytic development, and product delivery
Interact and collaborate with cross functional teams (Software Development, QA, Professional Services, IT, Product Management, Sales, and Product Support), drive and influence analytic and software designs decisions to ensure successful integration of analytic models into FICO Platform
Mentor junior engineers and scientists
Travel and work outside of normal business hours as business dictates
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or a related technical field
At least 3 years' industry experience with a proven success record in analytic software, data engineering, or machine learning; experience working with cloud-based and distributed architectures, large real-world datasets, and production software or analytics
Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, software design principles, and best practices such as agile development, unit testing, version control, and continuous integration
Strong competency in two or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python; experience working with distributed computing platforms and frameworks, SQL and no-SQL databases
Experience building predictive analytic models and data analysis; working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals, mathematics, statistics, and algorithms
Experience working in Linux environment and working proficiency with Linux scripting languages
Strong communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills
Benefits
An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (30)
2024 (18)
2023 (22)
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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
Recent News
2026-01-06
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