Senior Data Scientist

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all data science aspects of products, ranging from data streams to machine learning, from observability to product strategy

• Help build state-of-the-art, robust, efficient, and observable statistical and machine learning models

• Develop large-scale data pipelines using off-the-shelf data tools, optimizing for quality and performance

• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities, providing actionable insights

• Clearly communicate findings and insights to data scientists and other cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements

• Masters in Statistics, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field

• 4+ years of experience in a data science role or similar

• Proven experience applying machine learning and statistical modeling techniques to a range of real-world problems

• Good programming skills in Python, SQL, with familiarity in coding concepts and version control via git

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, thriving in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Math, Physics, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar quantitative field

• 6+ years of experience in a data science role or similar

• Familiarity with neural network (Keras, TensorFlow, PyTorch) frameworks

• Published state-of-the-art research in recognized journals and conference talks

• Familiarity with payment networks, banking systems, and fintech software

• Familiarity with feature stores, machine learning model governance, model monitoring, A/B testing, and champion/challenger setups

• Familiarity with real-time data processing (Kafka, Flink, Azure Stream, Spark), and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

What We Offer

At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you'll receive:

• Opportunities to innovate in fintech

• Tools for personal and professional growth

• An inclusive and diverse work environment

• Resources to invest in your community

• Competitive salary and benefits

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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