Senior Data Scientist, ML— Fraud Detection & Effectiveness

Adobe; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build fraud and abuse detection models and measure their effectiveness. You will develop robust evaluation frameworks, define ground truth, and communicate impact with executives.

The role blends hands‑on modeling with experimentation in a hybrid work setting requiring at least 3 days in the office. You should have 8+ years in applied Data Science/ML, strong Python/SQL, model monitoring, and a proven ability to translate complex analyses into

Qualifications

• 8+ years in applied Data Science / ML with production ML experience.
• Strong foundation in statistics and classical ML, experimentation, evaluation, and performance measurement.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with large, complex datasets.
• Experience with model monitoring, drift, false positives/negatives, and imperfect labels.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling to translate analysis into insights.
• Independent, owner‑minded with ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Bachelor's or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and tune ML models for fraud and abuse detection.
• Develop evaluation frameworks, datasets, and metrics for model effectiveness.
• Analyze false positives/negatives, drift, and emerging fraud patterns.
• Define ground truth, labeling approaches, and fraud taxonomies.
• Design experiments and evaluate tradeoffs across precision, recall, and impact.
• Build dashboards translating detection performance into business impact.
• Ensure data quality and guard against leakage and bias.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, policy, and risk teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Storytelling

Statistics

Machine learning

Model monitoring

Experimentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/CS

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Senior Data Scientist, ML— Fraud Detection & Effectiveness

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Machine Learning Data Scientist to build fraud and abuse detection models and measure how effectively they work. This role combines hands-on modeling with deep experimentation, evaluation, and analytics to improve detection and quantify business impact. You will work across the fraud lifecycle — from modeling and ground-truth definition to performance measurement, monitoring, and executive-ready insights!

What you'll Do

• Build and tune ML models for fraud and abuse detection using statistical and classical ML techniques.
• Develop robust evaluation frameworks, datasets, and metrics to measure model and mitigation effectiveness.
• Analyze false positives/negatives, model drift, and emerging fraud patterns to continuously improve detection.
• Define ground truth, labeling approaches, and fraud taxonomies that support reliable model development and evaluation.
• Design experiments and evaluate tradeoffs across precision, recall, customer impact, and fraud loss.
• Build dashboards and metrics that translate detection performance into measurable business impact.
• Pressure-test models and data for leakage, bias, data-quality issues, and other sources of misleading results.
• Partner across engineering, product, policy, and risk teams to turn insights into detection improvements and business decisions.

What you'll need to succeed

• 8+ years in applied Data Science / ML, with experience building and evaluating production ML models.
• Strong foundation in statistical and classical ML, experimentation, model evaluation, and performance measurement.
• Strong hands‑on Python and SQL skills working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience with model monitoring, drift, false‑positive/false‑negative analysis, and imperfect or delayed labels.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills — able to translate complex analysis into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical judgment, ownership, and ability to operate independently through ambiguity.
• Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Hybrid Work Model: This role follows a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

About Adobe

About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create.

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Expected Pay Range: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $133,100 -- $236,400 annually. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $163,200 - $236,400 In New York, the pay range for this position is $163,200 - $236,400 In Illinois, the pay range for this position is $149,100 - $216,000 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $157,900 - $228,575 At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non‑sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.

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At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check‑In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to Adobe. Take the quiz and see how well you know us! Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].