Senior Data Scientist
Sardine
- United States, United States
- Remote
- £85,000 - £140,000 a year
- Posted Jul 28, 2026
Job description
About the role
The Senior Data Scientist will measure, understand, and improve risk strategy performance, design and deploy data‑driven fraud‑prevention solutions, and analyze complex datasets to drive decision‑making and optimize outcomes for Sardine’s fintech clients. The role is remote, full‑time, and senior‑level.
About the company
Sardine is a financial crime risk platform focused on fraud prevention and AML, founded in 2020 in Miami, Florida. It operates in the fintech/financial services space, has 201‑500 employees, and is in the growth stage with $175 million in funding.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in data science, quantitative modeling, or a data‑focused role (product analytics, business analytics) with demonstrated high impact in fraud or risk contexts
- Strong hands‑on experience with Python or R and SQL
- Expertise in BI tools such as Tableau, Sigma, or Metabase
- Proven ability to structure and analyze complex data using techniques like exploratory data analysis and cohort analysis, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including clients
- Sharp critical thinking and creative problem‑solving skills with a bias toward action
- Proficiency in defining, tracking, and communicating performance metrics
- Familiarity with Spark (preferred)