Sr. Staff Data Scientist, Machine Learning

Varo Bank

Posted on : 29-08-2025

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Job Location

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 210000 - 280000

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 29-08-2025

Job Description

Varo is an entirely new kind of bank. All digital mission-driven FDIC insured and designed for the way our customers live their lives. A bank for all of us.

Each member of the Data team plays an integral part of what we are building at Varo. We rely on advanced techniques in machine learning cloud platforms and big data to drive decisions across the organization. If you are interested in working with an impressive team of Data pros who collaborate and challenge each other and want to solve interesting problems to propel the companys growth apply now!

What youll be doing

Develop custom models and algorithms to apply to large datasets as well as processes for monitoring and analyzing their performance
Mine and analyze data from different resources and use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences customer acquisition underwriting and other business outcomes
Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
Understand and apply proper risk framework to your analysis and modeling.
Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business decisions
Collaborate cross functionally to implement models and monitor outcomes

Youll bring the following required skills and experiences

7 years of experience in Analytics Data Science or Data Engineering as an individual contributor
An advanced degree in a quantitative field - computer science engineering statistics operations research economics etc
Credit and / or Fraud Risk modeling experience in consumer finance is nice to have
Strong problem solving skills with an emphasis on translating real-life problems into a concrete model development strategy. Blend academic rigor with a sense of pragmatism for rapidly prototyping and delivering solutions
Experienced in using Python for analysis and modeling
Experience applying a wide range of statistical techniques to large data sets and understanding their real-world advantages/drawbacks
Experience using web services (AWS GCP) and distributed data/computing tools (Spark Map/Reduce Hadoop Hive etc.)
Excellent cross-functional communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

$210000 - $280000 a year

For cash compensation we set standard ranges for all US-based roles based on function level and geographic location benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Per applicable law the salary range for this role is $210000 - $280000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors as well as candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the identified range.

This role is also eligible for a bonus equity and competitive benefits.

We recognize not everyone will have all of these requirements. If you meet most of the criteria above and youre excited about the opportunity and willing to learn wed love to hear from you!

About Varo

Varo launched in 2017 with the vision to bring the best of fintech into the regulated banking system. Were a new kind of bank all-digital mission-driven FDIC-insured and designed around the modern American consumer.

As the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in 2020 we make financial inclusion and opportunity for all a reality by empowering everyone with the products insights and support they need to get ahead. Through our core product offerings and suite of customer-first features we aim to address a broad range of consumer needs while profitably serving underserved communities that have been historically excluded from the traditional financial system.

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Sr. Staff Data Scientist, Machine Learning

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