# Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Research Scientist) - Fraud at Plaid

- Company: Plaid
- What the company does: Backed by Index, Kleiner Perkins and NEA.
- Company website: http://plaid.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: New York City Office
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $229K to $315K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-27
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/plaid/5e56c0a6-3caa-4255-8c63-95c29cbc2a32
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/plaid-senior-machine-learning-engineer-research-scientist-fraud/

## About the role

Research and prototype state-of-the-art approaches across graph machine learning, sequential modeling, and multimodal learning to build next-generation fraud detection capabilities. Own and execute a research roadmap that translates innovative ideas and prototypes into production solutions with measurable product and customer impact.

## What they're looking for

- 2–4+ years of relevant industry or research lab experience, ideally post-PhD, with demonstrated research leadership and a track record of translating innovative research into measurable product or business impact
- Demonstrated scientific rigor, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex research findings
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience building high-quality research prototypes that can inform or transition into production systems

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