Staff Data Scientist, Remote

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August 9

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Tilt (formerly Empower)

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Fintech • B2C • Finance

Tilt is a financial technology company that provides cash advance, lines of credit, and credit card services aimed at empowering customers financially. With an emphasis on accessibility, Tilt offers flexible repayment plans and eligibility irrespective of a customer's credit history, enabling individuals to qualify based on their real-time financial habits. The platform is user-friendly, boasting positive customer experiences and a high rating, making it a convenient option for those seeking to manage their finances and build credit effectively.

201 - 500 employees

💳 Fintech

👥 B2C

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • Knowledge in deep learning and experience with DL toolkits (Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch) is preferred though not required • 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

🏖️ 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.