# Lead Machine Learning Scientist at Dave

- Company: Dave
- What the company does: Want the best mobile financial app? Millions of people use Dave to get cash with no credit check, side hustles, and banking accounts with fewer fees. Join now. Backed by Norwest.
- Company website: https://dave.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $174K to $224K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dave/c85a73ba-ed1c-4def-9aed-161ba7779c6b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/dave-lead-machine-learning-scientist/

## About the role

We're looking for a Lead Machine Learning Scientist to develop and deploy advanced machine learning solutions that help Dave detect fraud, protect our members, and responsibly expand access to credit. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of hands-on machine learning experience , with a demonstrated track record of personally developing, deploying, and optimizing predictive models in production environments
- Deep fraud modeling expertise , including experience building ML solutions to detect identity fraud, synthetic identities, first-party fraud, and account takeover, ideally within fintech, consumer lending, or financial services
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL , with strong experience in feature engineering, model development, experimentation, performance evaluation, and production ML systems
- 4+ years of experience with ML frameworks and cloud technologies , including tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark, and cloud-based ML infrastructure
- Experience leveraging generative AI and AI-assisted tools across research, coding, analysis, experimentation, testing, and model development, with sound judgment in validating outputs
- Strong analytical and business judgment , with the ability to evaluate trade-offs across fraud prevention, approval rates, profitability, compliance, and member experience

Tags: Data & AI

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/dave-lead-machine-learning-scientist/