Staff Data Scientist, Trust and Safety
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Staff Data Scientist, Trust and Safety to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will focus on strengthening trust and safety through rigorous data science, experimentation, and scalable modeling approaches. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to uncover opportunities, build robust evaluation frameworks, and translate insights into product and operational improvements. The position calls for a strong scientific mindset and the ability to influence decision-making across technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an opportunity to shape data-driven work that supports a safer and more reliable consumer technology experience.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the trust and safety platform
- Lead projects focused on trust and safety opportunities across various funnel stages
- Design and implement scalable machine learning and evaluation frameworks
- Establish best practices for experimentation and instrumentation
- Apply scientific rigor to product development challenges
- Build and prototype analysis pipelines for scalable insights
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate key insights
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in data analysis within a fast-paced, data-driven environment
- Extensive background in Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, or Econometrics
- Strong scientific approach to data analysis with attention to detail
- Proficient in SQL and a scripting language, such as Python or R, for data manipulation
- Excellent communication skills for conveying insights to technical and non-technical audiences
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with minimal in-office requirements
- Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace
- Access to a variety of resources for professional development
- Opportunities for equity participation
- Transparency in workplace culture and benefits
Pay
Compensation: $164,695 – $339,078 annually