# Staff Data Scientist - Fraud & Risk at Socure

- Company: Socure
- What the company does: Socure is the leading AI-powered identity verification platform trusted by 3,000+ customers to verify consumers, businesses, & employees with confidence. Backed by Accel.
- Company website: https://www.socure.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Hub - New York
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $191K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/socure/2d652fb5-55b0-42d0-a75d-dd7511721441
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/socure-staff-data-scientist-fraud-and-risk/

## About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Staff Data Scientist to join our Fraud & Risk Data Science team. As an advanced-level individual contributor, you will design, build, and optimize advanced DS/ML models that power our core fraud detection and risk management solutions. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor peers, and drive functional productivity and project success.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 8+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields, ideally in a high-growth tech or fintech environment
- Experience in fraud prevention, risk modeling, or identity verification
- Years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models (such as transformers, CNNs/RNNs, and graph learning)
- Experience working with diverse data modalities, such as tabular data, text/language, point clouds, and images
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and major ML libraries/frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)

Tags: AI and Data