Data Scientist

Join Prove, a leading identity verification platform, as a Senior Data Scientist. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in statistical analysis and applied machine learning to solve complex business problems. You will collaborate closely with Senior Machine Learning Engineers to ensure models are production-ready and continuously improved. Your work will have a direct impact on business strategy and customer recommendations.

• Statistical & ML Modeling: Develop, validate, and tune statistical and machine learning models that solve complex business problems.
• Production Awareness & Monitoring: Collaborate with ML engineers on deployment pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure; proactively monitor deployed models for drift, accuracy, and reliability.
• Business Impact & Strategy: Translate model results into actionable recommendations for both product and business teams; identify opportunities for model improvements that drive up-sell, revenue growth, and cost reduction.

• Master’s or PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience applying machine learning and statistics to business problems
• Prior exposure to production ML environments and workflows
• Strong proficiency in SQL (Snowflake) with an ability to work with raw data and collaborate with data engineering teams to optimize data pipelines
• Familiarity with other programming languages such as R, Java, and Go
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS)
• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• Solid understanding of APIs, model deployment processes, and monitoring practices
• Strong background in statistical methods (supervised/unsupervised learning, classification models, etc.), experimental design, and data visualization (Looker) and storytelling
• Ability to balance quick iterations with building long-term scalable solutions
• Excellent communication skills with ability to bridge technical and business contexts
• Comfort working in cross-functional teams with engineers, product managers, and business leaders
• Strong problem-solving and proactive ownership mindset
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Prove we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles