Senior Data Scientist
$114K-$182K (Glassdoor est.)
Data Scientist's at Zest AI use the power of machine learning to build models and optimize software tools that our customers depend on in order to meet the financial needs of people around the world. By leveraging a combination of machine learning and vast amounts of data points, we seek to challenge the traditional credit scoring model, while expanding our proprietary AI-explainability technology across the fin-tech industry.

In this role you will:
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
Take responsibility for modeling implementation in real world settings to solve real world problems
Mentor junior team members in modeling artistry
We are looking for:
Masters Degree in a quantitative discipline; PhD degrees preferred
Expert experience designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models/algorithms
Successful Kaggle competition experience is encouraged
Extensive programming experience in R or Python and an interest in learning new languages and technologies
Knowledge of data structures and parallelization
Perks and benefits:
People – the best part of Zest!
Robust healthcare plans, matching 401K and unlimited vacation time
Dog friendly office with lounge areas, video games and gigantic jigsaw puzzles
On-site gym with fitness classes
Generous family leave policy (6 month maternity leave/3 month paternity leave)
Tuition reimbursement, conference allowance and Zest talks
Complimentary massages, manicures, pedicures and more
Daily catered lunches from LA’s top restaurants and fully stocked kitchen
Company happy hours, social events and outings
About Zest AI:

Here at Zest AI, we’re leveraging the power of machine learning and big data to challenge the traditional method of credit underwriting. Lending institutions apply our product – Zest Automated Machine Learning (ZAML) – to better assess decisions on loan portfolios; which in response increases revenue, reduces risk, and automates highly regulated compliance measures within fin-tech.

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