Senior Data Scientist, Robinhood
Fraud
$187-220k
Offers bonus and equity
3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
Be an early applicant
Commission-free stock trading & investing app
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$187-220k
Offers bonus and equity
3+ days a week in office (Menlo Park, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To democratize finance for all.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in data science or applied ML, with a focus on fraud detection or risk mitigation
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with ML frameworks like XGBoost, LightGBM, or TensorFlow
- Strong statistical acumen with experience in anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and A/B testing
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences
- A collaborative mindset and proactive approach to navigating ambiguity in fast-paced environments
What the job involves
- The Fraud Data Science team safeguards Robinhood and its customers by detecting and preventing fraud and abuse across our platform
- We leverage machine learning and analytics to combat malicious behavior in real time, supporting a safe and trusted experience for all users
- Our work has direct impact on customer security, company risk posture, and regulatory compliance
- As a Senior Data Scientist on the Fraud team, you will own the design and deployment of ML solutions that proactively surface suspicious activity, reduce financial loss, and improve fraud detection precision
- You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, risk, and compliance partners to influence system architecture, shape policy through data, and enhance the safety and integrity of our platform
- Design and deploy fraud detection models to protect Robinhood users and assets in real time
- Analyze behavioral data to uncover emerging fraud vectors and support rapid incident response
- Develop robust data pipelines and monitoring systems to ensure model accuracy and reliability
- Partner with engineering and product teams to implement safeguards and user-facing features
- Guide experimentation strategy and contribute to long-term fraud prevention roadmap
Our take
For years, traditional brokers ruled the share trading realm, charging hefty fees that locked out everyday investors. Robinhood emerged as a disruptor, offering commission-free trading and opening the door to a new generation. Since then, expectations have continued to evolve, with investors looking not just to lower costs, but for simpler tools, clearer information, and guidance that makes the market easier to understand.
Robinhood was built to meet those changing expectations, designed from the start as a mobile-first platform that makes investor more accessible and less intimidating for people at every stage of their financial journey. Through its app, users can trade stocks and other financial instruments while benefiting from a clean interface and built-in educational support, helping them move from curiosity to confidence without unnecessary complexity.
Recently, Robinhood has strenghtned its impact too, particularly in the UK. With the launch of AI-powered Digests within its Robinhood Cortex assistant that helps users understand what's driving stock movements in plain English, while upcoming options trading and expanded educational resources add flexibility and depth. Together, these steps position Robinhood as a platform evolving alongside its users, blending technology and education to stay ahead in an ever-changing investment landscape.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 13 rounds)
Feb 2021
$2.4bn
CONVERTIBLE
Jan 2021
$1bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $5.6bn
Company HQ
Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Leadership
Vlad Tenev
(Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman)Studied Mathematics at Stanford University, where they met Baiju. Dropped out of a PhD to start Robinhood. Alongside Robinhood, Vlad is also the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Harmonic.
Baiju B.
(Co-Founder)Studied Mathematics and Physics at Stanford University, where they met their Vlad and co-founded Robinhood in 2012. Baiju is also the Founder and CEO of Aetherflux.
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