Data Scientist - Fraud Detection

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 87,100 - 130,700; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is looking for a data scientist to develop fraud detection models tailored for online retail. The candidate will utilize their expertise in machine learning and work with various teams to integrate systems for a proactive approach to fraud prevention.

Responsibilities include analyzing datasets to identify fraud patterns, creating dashboards using tools like Looker and Streamlit, and presenting findings to leadership. A Master's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience are required, along with strong skills in Python and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building machine learning models for fraud detection.
• 1-3 years in data science or machine learning engineering.
• Strong coding skills in Python with proficiency in machine learning libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop models to prevent fraud in online retail using trends.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate fraud detection into systems.
• Create dashboards for actionable insights on fraud trends.

Skills

Machine learning model deployment

Anomaly detection

Python programming

Data visualization

NLP techniques

Education

Master's degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Looker

Streamlit

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop a model that utilizes online retail-specific order and return trends to identify bad actors and prevent future occurrences of fraud.
• Incorporate business feedback into data science models to adjust to changing business requirements and fraudulent activity patterns.
• Investigate and analyze extensive datasets from diverse sources to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of fraudulent activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and security, to integrate fraud detection models into real-time systems and contribute to the development of new tools for fraud prevention within the online retail environment.
• Create and maintain dashboards and apps using Python, SQL, Looker, and Streamlit that provide actionable insights into fraud trends specific to online retail, enabling quick response and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in fraud detection technologies within the online retail industry, contributing to the implementation of new data tools and system integrations.
• Work independently and proactively to address emerging fraud threats in the online retail space, adjusting models and strategies accordingly.
• Present findings and insights related to fraud detection in the online retail industry to executive leadership clearly and actionably.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and deploying machine learning models specifically for fraud detection in the online retail sector, focusing on anomaly detection and pattern recognition.
• Expertise in designing and implementing fraud prevention strategies using machine learning techniques, including recommender systems, NLP, and embeddings tailored to online retail data.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially in handling and analyzing large datasets for fraud detection purposes in an online retail context.
• Master's degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data science and machine learning engineering.
• Strong coding skills in Python and proficiency with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining dashboards and apps using tools such as Looker and Streamlit, demonstrating a high level of expertise in visualizing and interpreting data for effective decision-making.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay range: $87,100.00 - $130,700.00 per year. Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits