Data Scientist-POC

About Sardine

Sardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens.

We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have raised $145M from world-class investors.

• Remote-first culture with hubs in Bay Area, NYC, Austin, Toronto.
• High ownership, high growth orientation.
• Work-life balance: not hours worked.

• Remote – US or Canada.

As a Data Scientist on our team, you’ll design and deploy data-driven solutions to help customers stay ahead of evolving fraud threats.

• Champion a data-first approach across internal teams and client engagements.
• Build and deploy machine learning models to prevent fraud across diverse fintech use cases.
• Use data and models to support risk mitigation strategies and interventions while preserving user experience.
• Work directly with clients to understand challenges and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.
• Evolve our risk metrics, supporting datasets, and measure causal impact of initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering to scale models into production and optimize performance.

• 7+ years of experience in data science or quantitative modeling, ideally in risk or fraud contexts.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of Python, R, Spark, SQL, or equivalent.
• Sharp critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with a bias toward action.
• Proven ability to explain complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and clients.

Base pay range of $150K – $180K + equity with tremendous upside potential. Benefits include cash, equity, health insurance and more.

• Generous compensation in cash and equity.
• Early exercise for all options.
• Remote-first culture.
• Flexible paid time off, year-end break, self-care days.
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (US & Canada).
• 401k/RRSP matching 4% (US & Canada).
• Mac Book Pro delivered to your door.
• One-time stipend to set up a home office.
• Monthly meal stipend.
• Monthly social meet-up stipend.
• Annual health and wellness stipend.
• Annual learning stipend.
• Unlimited access to expert financial advisory.

Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals from around the world. If you're seeking a meaningful career, we would love to hear from you.