Lead Data Scientist
NielsenIQ
Staff Data Scientist
sofi· Infrastructure
About this role
Employee Applicant Privacy Notice
Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
SoFi Bank N.A. seeks Staff Data Scientist in San Francisco, CA:
Job Duties: Identify opportunities and collaborate cross functionally to develop, implement, and continuously improve machine learning models and strategies that support credit underwriting. Identify opportunities to apply AI and advanced machine learning approaches to solve complex business problems. Evaluate alternative data sources and external vendor solutions by defining and driving proof of concept projects to demonstrate the solutions business values. Explore and leverage inhouse, external, and other opensource machine learning software/algorithms. Contribute in enhancing SoFi’s risk model development code base by developing customized Python scripts or packages. Collaborate with Model Risk Management team and Fair Lending team to demonstrate models are developed with high level rigor that satisfy Model Risk Management requirements, Fair Lending requirements, and other regulatory requirements. Spearhead model deployment by collaborating with cross functional teams including Credit, Product, Engineering, and Business Unit. Present model performance and insights to Credit, Risk, and Business Unit leaders. Full-time telecommuting is an option.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline and (5) five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation Or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline and (7) seven years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Special Skill Requirements: (1) Machine Learning and statistical modeling for supervised and unsupervised learning; (2) Python; (3) Databases and related languages and tools including SQL, NoSQL, and Hive; (4) Statistical Inference (5) Full model development cycle on modern cloud platform including model development, implementation and monitoring; (6) Experience in unsecured loan credit and cashflow underwriting. (7) Familiar with credit bureau data such as Experian, TransUnion or Equifax (8) Experience in model implementation including CICD pipeline and deployment of models to production endpoints. Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable. Full-time telecommuting is an option.
Salary: $223,560.00 - $245,916.00 per year.
Submit resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email to: Req.# 1014.40.2 at: ATTN: HR, jobadverts@sofi.org.
#LI-DNI
Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.
The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights
SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.
Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
Internal Employees
If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Data Scientist role at sofi?
The listed salary for this Staff Data Scientist position at sofi is USD 224K–246K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Staff Data Scientist position at sofi located?
This Staff Data Scientist role at sofi is based in Add ALL locations here. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Staff Data Scientist at sofi belong to?
This Staff Data Scientist position is part of the Infrastructure department at sofi. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Data Scientist position at sofi?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sofi's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff Data Scientist job at sofi posted?
This Staff Data Scientist position at sofi was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Data Scientist
sofi · 💰 USD 224K–246K
You'll be redirected to sofi's official application page on Greenhouse.