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Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Fraud (Research Scientist)

8 months

In short

Lead research and prototype fraud detection models using graph ML, sequential modeling, and multimodal learning. Own research roadmap, collaborate with teams, and work on large financial datasets for significant impact. PhD preferred with strong ML experience.

Where
Hybrid ยท United States
Pay
>$200k
Level
Senior-level ยท Full-time
Plaid
Plaid
  • Fintech

Builds APIs that connect consumer bank accounts to fintech apps.

0 open roles ยท usually open about 4 weeks

Responsibilities

  • Build next-generation fraud detection capabilities by researching and prototyping state-of-the-art methods across graph ML, sequential modeling, and multimodal learning.
  • Owning a research roadmap that ships: moving from papers/prototypes to measurable product impact.
  • Publishing applied research and collaborating with a high-caliber team across Data, Product, and Engineering.
  • Working with one of the largest financial datasets to generate insights that help hundreds of millions of consumers achieve greater financial freedom.

Qualifications

  • PhD strongly preferred; we will consider equivalent research experience with a strong publication/innovation track record.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Research Scientist.
  • Strong scientific rigor and communication.
  • Strong Python skills + ability to build high-quality research prototypes.
  • Fraud / security / abuse domain experience is a plus.
  • Experience with large-scale training, graph systems, and sequential modeling expertise is a plus.
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