Zest AI · 8 months ago
Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yrZest AI is an AI lending technology company that leverages machine learning technology to enhance credit underwriting processes. In this role, Data Scientists will use machine learning and statistical analysis to build and monitor financial underwriting models, promoting fair and transparent access to credit.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinanceFinTechSaaSBig DataFinancial ServicesMachine Learning
Hiring Manager
Chris Barlow
Responsibilities
Translate unstructured business problems into well-defined machine learning projects
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Engineers, Product Managers, and Business Analysts to identify and manage high leverage opportunities for modeling work
Design and implement highly generalizable models for predicting various outcomes. Incorporate and develop learnings back into the product for continuous improvement opportunities
Build demos, guidance documentation, and assist with training to help others become more proficient
Take responsibility for modeling implementation in real world settings. This may include creating experiments and developing prototypes, with the goal of returning practical value to our customers
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, etc.) with hands-on experience
Strong fundamentals in programming, statistics, mathematics, and ML algorithms (neural networks, tree-based methods, optimizers, super/unsupervised learning, feature engineering, etc.)
Expert experience designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models/algorithms
Familiar with implementing and developing/extending ML/AI frameworks (TensorFlow, XGBoost, Scikit-learn, etc.)
Good development awareness regarding memory, disk I/O, and CPU/GPU management
Passionate about ML/AI and how it can improve on the world
Preferred
Experience in financial services is a plus!
Experience with modular/modern software design practices strongly preferred
Benefits
Robust medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Annual bonus plan participation
401(k) with generous match
Employee Awards and Recognition
11 company holidays
Winter break (office closed between Christmas and New Year's Day)
Unlimited vacation time
Employee Resource Groups
Generous family leave policy (12 week maternity leave / 6 week paternity leave)
Phone, internet, wellness, and professional development allowances
Employee gatherings, including Town Hall meetings
Beautiful, modern, dog-friendly office with lounge areas, video games, and gigantic jigsaw puzzles
Daily catered lunches from LA’s best restaurants and a fully stocked kitchen
Complimentary manicures, pedicures, and mindfulness sessions
Company happy hours, social events, outings, and much more!
Company
Zest AI
Zest AI is an AI lending technology company that leverages machine learning technology to enhance credit underwriting processes.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (13)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (15)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$357.73MKey Investors
Citi Ventures,Members 1st Federal Credit Union,ORNL Federal Credit Union,SchoolsFirst FCU,Truliant Federal Credit UnionInsight PartnersInsight Partners,TruStage Ventures
2025-11-04Series Unknown
2024-12-13Series G· $200M
2024-07-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Mike de Vere
Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Bonesteel
Head of Partnerships, Go-to-Market
Recent News
2026-02-17
Upfront.com
2026-02-14
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