Staff Data Scientist, Octane

$140-175k

+ stock options

SQL
AWS
Python
Git
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
Octane

End-to-end digital buying experience

Open for applications

Octane

End-to-end digital buying experience

201-500 employees

FintechB2CB2BLendingFinancial ServiceseCommerce

Open for applications

$140-175k

+ stock options

SQL
AWS
Python
Git
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US

201-500 employees

FintechB2CB2BLendingFinancial ServiceseCommerce

Company mission

To connect people with their passions by making lifestyle purchases fast, easy, and accessible.

Role

Who you are

  • 7+ years in a data science role (or PhD in a quantitative field with 3+ years as a senior data science or comparable role)
  • High Fluency with SQL, SparkSQL Python, PySpark and statistical / ML packages
  • Experience with AWS or other cloud computing environments, specifically within the data domain
  • Experience with Git for code management
  • Specific experience deploying machine learning models to production environments and the relevant experience working closely with Product, Data Engineering and Engineering Team members

Desirable

  • Experience with Data Bricks
  • Experience developing automated feature store data pipelines
  • Experience with credit risk models, fraud models, identity verification models, collections models or domain knowledge in financial space as it relates to data science and predictive model development
  • Has initiated and driven projects to completion with minimal guidance
  • Possesses ability to critically think and prioritize needs of the business

What the job involves

  • We are looking for a talented Staff Data Scientist to lead projects related to direct-to-consumer lead generation models, credit risk analytics, fraud detection, identity verification, collections, and servicing model development
  • You will be working with a versatile team of data scientists and financial professionals to design and implement models underlying the core functions of Octane's lending business and loan portfolios
  • You will touch all phases of the data science lifecycle from working closely with business stakeholders to understand how data science and predictive models can help achieve core business goals and objectives, to then identifying and aggregating appropriate data assets from which to development relevant predictive machine learning models to deploying, assessing, and monitoring said models
  • Apply state of the art machine learning, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques to drive business value
  • Own the entire model development lifecycle from conception to deployment and model updates
  • Convert insights into concrete, significant recommendations for business or product improvement, and succinctly communicate these findings to both executive and non-executive partners
  • Analyze large data sets of proprietary and third-party data to derive insights and recommendations for policy, strategy, or product decisions
  • Research and keep up to date with new modeling techniques and tools
  • Mentor and guide junior data scientists, establish best practices for development, measurement and tracking of algorithm performance

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Company benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision: Generous coverage for you and your dependents
  • Generous Parental Leave: As your family grows, ours does too
  • 4+ Weeks of PTO: Enjoy your time off & have the encouragement to take it!
  • Education Stipend: Up to $3000/year for continuing education
  • Competitive 401(k): We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%, for a total match of up to 4%
  • Donation Matching: Octane matches charitable gifts from employees year-round
  • Powersports Safety Benefit: Up to $500/year for powersport safety equipment
  • Gympass Membership: We offer flexible memberships to thousands of gyms, studios, and apps to support your wellness journey

Our take

Octane Lending is revolutionizing the financing process within the powersports industry. The company's online platform offers streamlined online financing options and has significantly improved customer experience through its technology-driven solutions.

In addition to its core focus, Octane has expanded its offerings to include recreational vehicles, tractors, trailers and electric vehicles. The company collaborates with over 30 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and has originated more than $4B in loans through its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial.

Octane's impressive flurry of funding rounds in 2024 underscores strong confidence in its business model and future growth. The new capital will allow Octane to expand into more markets, all off the back of a milestone year in which it has expanded into marine markets and achieved $5B in aggregate originations.

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