Full-time · Remote
Senior Data Scientist
This is a pivotal role for a seasoned Data Scientist to lead the intelligence layer of a rapidly scaling rewards platform. You will bridge the gap between complex causal mathematics and production engineering to drive real-world financial outcomes. It is a rare opportunity to apply advanced ML to a massive stream of consumer spend data.
Kard Financial, Inc. · New York City, New York, United States · Posted 24 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a pivotal role for a seasoned Data Scientist to lead the intelligence layer of a rapidly scaling rewards platform. You will bridge the gap between complex causal mathematics and production engineering to drive real-world financial outcomes. It is a rare opportunity to apply advanced ML to a massive stream of consumer spend data.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Design and ship ML models for offer personalization and user targeting
- Build robust feature and training pipelines on large-scale transaction data
- Conduct rigorous incrementality experiments to quantify partner ROI
- Collaborate with engineers to productionize models via APIs and batch jobs
- Translate complex data outputs into strategic insights for stakeholders
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in data science or applied machine learning
- Proven track record of deploying ML models into production environments
- Deep expertise in recommendation systems, ranking algorithms, or personalization techniques
- Strong statistical foundation with experience in A/B testing and incrementality measurement
- Advanced proficiency in Python and its ecosystem (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, or XGBoost)
- Expert-level SQL skills for querying complex, large-scale datasets
- Experience applying causal inference methods to observational data
Preferred
- Previous experience in Fintech, Adtech, or digital marketplaces
- Background working with event-driven architectures or high-volume transaction data
- Familiarity with modern data orchestration tools like Airflow or dbt
- Experience with Spark and cloud-based data platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Knowledge of feature stores and real-time model scoring
Key Skills
Machine LearningCausal InferencePythonSQLRecommendation SystemsRanking & PersonalizationA/B TestingPredictive ModelingData Engineering PipelinesStatistical Analysis
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- 100% Remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to work with a high-growth, venture-backed Fintech startup
- Collaborative environment with industry-leading experts
- Ownership over end-to-end ML projects from conception to deployment
- Exposure to large-scale, real-world financial transaction datasets
Next step
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