Senior Data Scientist (Remote)

Prog Leasing, LLC; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Leasing is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead the development of decision systems and predictive models that drive business impact. This is a remote role that can be performed anywhere in the continental US or from our Utah corporate office.

You will turn rigorous analysis into measurable outcomes, mentor teammates, and help set technical direction while expanding data-driven products in fintech.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of data science experience.
• Master's degree in a quantitative/technical field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience deploying models to production.
• Ability to own projects end-to-end.
• Bonus: DevOps or Git experience.
• Bonus: Agentic AI knowledge and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and maintenance of decision systems and predictive models.
• Explore new data sources to improve model performance.
• Design and read in-market experiments testing new algorithms.
• Prototype solutions to ambiguous business problems using cutting-edge technologies.
• Communicate findings to senior stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to code reviews and best practices.
• Drive strategic analytics initiatives across the business.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Mentoring/leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in quantitative/technical field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Machine learning tools

Git

Job description

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

We are currently hiring a Senior Data Scientist to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved! In this role, you will lead the development of the decision systems and predictive models that drive our business, turning rigorous analysis into measurable impact. This is a work-from-home position that can be performed remotely anywhere in the continental US or from our corporate office in Utah.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development.

WE ARE:

We're an entrepreneurial, high-ownership team building data-driven products in the Fintech space. We set a high bar for ourselves and we expect everyone on the team to do the same. We move fast, but we’re deliberate: decisions are grounded in data, rigorous analysis, and a deep respect for real-world impact.

YOU ARE:

Driven analytics professional. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will blend analytics, data mining, machine learning, and software engineering to build solutions that will result in massive improvements to the way we do business. You will lead the development and improvement of key decision systems, predictive models, and business processes to drive maximum business impact. You will develop a profound understanding of our customers, products, and financials by studying the data that describe each of these elements. You'll be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field and have the opportunity to develop your own tools and technologies, while helping set technical direction for the team. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that forms the backbone of a company at the forefront of an exciting, growing industry.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of decision systems and predictive models that are key to Progressive Leasing's competitive advantage
• Explore new data sources, both internal and external to Progressive, and use findings to further improve model performance
• Design, implement, and read in-market experiments testing new algorithms, technologies, and processes
• Prototype solutions to ambiguous business problems using cutting-edge technologies
• Recommend and drive strategic changes through rigorous analytics and creative problem solving, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders
• Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of advanced analytics methods
• Mentor and support junior data scientists, and contribute to code reviews, modeling standards, and best practices
• Be part of a collegial team of like-minded data scientists!

YOU'LL BRING:

• 4+ years of experience
• Master's degree in a quantitative / technical field (Math, Stats, Econ, Eng, Physics, CompSci)
• Deep experience with R, Python, machine learning tools, and SQL
• Proven track record of applying advanced models to real-world problems and delivering measurable business impact
• Ability to craft rigorous research / evaluation designs
• Ability to independently own projects end to end, from problem definition through deployment
• Strong communication skills, including explaining technical results to non-technical audiences
• Bonus: Experience in engineering environments
• Bonus: Knowledge of DevOps and Git
• Bonus: A track record of agentic AI use and implementation
• Bonus: Experience mentoring or leading technical projects

AI-enabled tools are already part of how work gets done across our organization, and their use will continue to expand over time. We value people who are curious, adaptable, and open to learning as roles and workflows evolve.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave Company Matched 401k Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Diversity Alliance Resource Groups
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Gift Matching

Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a BuyNowPayLater(BNPL) platform.