Shipt
Director of Data Science
Shipt, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Impact
As a Director of Data Science of Fraud working remotely at Shipt, you will spearhead the Fraud Data Science Team which is integral to Shipt’s ongoing growth and the steadfast mitigation and prevention of fraudulent activities. As Director, you will helm a talented team of data scientists, fostering cross-functional collaboration and steering the trajectory of our fraud data science initiative.
You will manage a team of data scientists composed of a Principal Data Scientist and 4 Machine Learning Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success in identifying and combating fraudulent behavior. You will develop, implement, and optimize fraud detection models and algorithms and continuously monitor model performance, evaluate false positive rates, and refine models to enhance accuracy and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders including product, operations, legal, compliance, cyber security, and business units, and develop a comprehensive fraud detection and prevention strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.5+ years of industry experience as a Data Scientist.Experience with fraud detection models and prevention strategy.Expertise in ML methods and hands-on experience with building and productionizing ML models.Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or C++, and experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Airflow, etc.).Strong thought leadership coupled with the ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively identify opportunities.Superb communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders and executives.Work Arrangement
Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.
About Shipt
Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.
At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits, and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More.
Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Metro Areas of Boston, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City:
$169,382-$338,765
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As a Director of Data Science of Fraud working remotely at Shipt, you will spearhead the Fraud Data Science Team which is integral to Shipt’s ongoing growth and the steadfast mitigation and prevention of fraudulent activities. As Director, you will helm a talented team of data scientists, fostering cross-functional collaboration and steering the trajectory of our fraud data science initiative.
You will manage a team of data scientists composed of a Principal Data Scientist and 4 Machine Learning Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team’s success in identifying and combating fraudulent behavior. You will develop, implement, and optimize fraud detection models and algorithms and continuously monitor model performance, evaluate false positive rates, and refine models to enhance accuracy and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders including product, operations, legal, compliance, cyber security, and business units, and develop a comprehensive fraud detection and prevention strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Math, or Physics.5+ years of industry experience as a Data Scientist.Experience with fraud detection models and prevention strategy.Expertise in ML methods and hands-on experience with building and productionizing ML models.Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or C++, and experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Airflow, etc.).Strong thought leadership coupled with the ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively identify opportunities.Superb communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders and executives.Work Arrangement
Shipt considers candidates located near a Shipt office or workspace in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis to be hybrid, which means that they have the flexibility to work from home (with leader approval) or at a Shipt office in order to facilitate the ability to innovate, collaborate, and spark team connections. In-office expectations will vary by role and leader. Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis. Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.
About Shipt
Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities.
At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits, and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More.
Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Metro Areas of Boston, District of Columbia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City:
$169,382-$338,765
#J-18808-Ljbffr