Senior Data Scientist, Home Lending - Equity & Bonus

Wealthfront; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealthfront in Seattle seeks a senior Data Scientist for its Home Lending area. You will build predictive models for prospective buyers and refinancers, and analyze user behavior to improve the lending experience.

You will translate statistical results for business stakeholders, mentor junior scientists when appropriate, and collaborate across teams to drive initiatives with rigorous software practices.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field with 6+ years in a Data Science role.
• Strong communication and collaboration across organizations to sharpen requirements.
• Hands-on mathematical and software engineering skills for complex projects.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Mentor junior Data Scientists within the team.

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models for potential purchasers or refinancers to enable targeted outreach.
• Analyze user behavior in home lending tools to identify patterns and optimize experiences.
• Interpret and contextualize statistical results for business stakeholders and translate numbers into recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field (Stats, OR, CS, Econ, Natural Sciences)

Job description

Wealthfront in Seattle seeks a senior Data Scientist for its Home Lending area. You will build predictive models for prospective buyers and refinancers, and analyze user behavior to improve the lending experience.

You will translate statistical results for business stakeholders, mentor junior scientists when appropriate, and collaborate across teams to drive initiatives with rigorous software practices.