Senior Data Scientist

About Pagaya

Pagaya is a global technology company making life-changing financial products and services available to more people nationwide as it reshapes the financial services ecosystem. By using machine learning a vast data network and a sophisticated AI-driven approach Pagaya provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate solutions for its partners their customers and investors. Its proprietary API and capital solutions integrate into its network of partners to deliver seamless user experiences and greater access to the mainstream economy. Pagaya has offices in New York and Tel Aviv. For more information visit.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead strategic research initiatives . This individual will be at the forefront of Pagayas research working hands-on to advance our models while also mentoring and collaborating with data scientists across the department.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic research of new cutting edge Machine Learning models
• Mentor and advise data scientists.
• Design solutions for the companys core mission using Data Science methodologies from various domains
• Work in a short life-cycle research and development environment
• Generate and test working hypotheses in unexplored territory

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Machine Learning working with tabular data on predictive modeling
• Track record of translating research into business impact
• MSc or PhD in a related field- Math/EE/CS/Physics/Stats
• Great interpersonal skills and strong collaborator
• Good applied statistics skills such as distributions statistical testing regression etc.
• Proficient in Python and the Data Science Stack
• Independent and fast learner that can work alone and in teams
• Ability to learn and explore new fields of expertise
• Knowledge in some of the following can be an advantage: optimization risk and finance

Our Team

Pagaya was founded in 2016 by seasoned research finance and technology entrepreneurs and we are now 500 strong in New York Los Angeles and Tel Aviv.

We move fast and smart identifying new opportunities and building end-to-end solutions from AI models and unique data sources. Every Pagaya team member is solving new and exciting challenges every day in a culture based on partnership collaboration and community.

Join a team of builders who are working every day to enable better outcomes for our partners and their customers.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We believe great solutions are built through a great community.

• Advance Inclusion- We create a world where everyone can win designing systems that better represent people and generate sustainable value for our employees partners and investors.
• Be Accountable Together- We proudly own our actions and our results taking initiative to ensure our work gets over the finish line as a team.
• Continuously Learn- We challenge ourselves for the sake of getting better as individuals as teams and as an organization to deliver for our partners.
• Debate and Commit- We respectfully and openly debate to strengthen our ideas and build shared conviction - once we decide we go all in together.
• Dream Big and Act- We boldly tackle complex problems pressure-test solutions in real-time and adapt with speed and energy.

More than just a job

We believe health happiness and productivity go hand-in-hand. Thats why were continually looking to enhance the ways we support you with benefits programs and perks that allow every Pagayan to do the best work of their life.

Pagaya is an equal opportunity employer. Pagaya is encouraging diversity and actively seeking applicants from all backgrounds as are committed to creating a diverse workforce together with an inclusive environment for all. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications skills and business needs.

Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1