Staff Data Scientist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
52 minutes ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Visa USA Inc. a Visa Inc. company needs a Staff Data Scientist (multiple openings) in Washington DC to:
- Building and validating predictive models with advanced machine learning techniques and tools to drive business value interpreting and presenting modeling and analytical results to non-technical audience.
- Conducting research using latest and emerging modeling technologies and tools to solve new fraud detection business problems like merchant acceptance fraud detection and/or improve existing production models performance for fraud related business context.
- Improving the modeling process through MLOps and automation to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Partnering with a cross functional team of Product Managers Data Engineers Software Engineers and Platform Engineers to deploy models and/or model innovations into production.
- Managing model risks in line with Visa Model Risk Management requirements.
- Conducting modeling analysis to address internal and external clients questions and requests.
- Position reports to the Washington DC office and may allow for partial telecommuting.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Engineering Economics or related field and 6 years of experience in the job offered or in a Data Scientist or Data Analyst-related occupation.
- Position requires the following:
- Developing predictive models using Machine learning or Statistical Modeling (e.g. XGBoost).
- Scripting in Python Unix or Linux.
- Using SQL for extracting and aggregating data.
- Experience with Hadoop or related big data query engine such as PySpark or Scala Spark.
- Experience with Model Risk Management.
Additional Information :
Worksite: Washington DC
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site) with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $170872.00 USD to $232700.00 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Utility Locating
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Research & Development
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and b ... View more
