Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Step; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k with Safe Harbor matching

Flexible vacation policy and paid bank

Job summary

Step is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to build and deploy machine learning models for Risk and Fraud. You will lead technical efforts, manipulate data with SQL, and write production-grade code to deliver robust ML solutions.

The role emphasizes designing experiments to guide model performance and collaborating with Operations to respond quickly to events. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data science or ML, strong SQL and Python skills, and the ability to communicate with both technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Data Science or ML Engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience, but not required, in financial systems, including lending or risk/fraud.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy ML models to enhance risk and fraud detection systems.
• Lead technical efforts in Risk/Fraud area.
• Use SQL to fetch, transform, and prepare data for model development.
• Write production-grade code for ML solutions.
• Design experiments and evaluate model performance.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Model deployment

ML

Job description

About Step

Step's mission is to improve the financial future of the next generation. Millions of people use our banking and borrowing products to manage, build, and grow their money. Now that we're part of Beast Industries – the company behind MrBeast – we're poised for a new phase of growth to deliver financial literacy and tools at massive scale.

The role

Step is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to build and deploy Machine Learning models for all things Risk and Fraud.

What you'll do

• Build and Deploy ML Models: You'll design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to enhance our Risk and Fraud detection systems. These models protect Step and our customers from fraud and financial loss.
• Lead Technical Efforts: You'll take the lead in the Risk/Fraud area, providing technical direction and helping shape team's strategy.
• Data Manipulation: You'll use SQL to efficiently fetch, transform, and manipulate data, ensuring it's ready for model development.
• Code Development: You'll write production-grade code to deliver robust machine learning solutions.
• Design Experiments: You'll apply statistics to guide experiments, determine appropriate sample sizes, and evaluate model performance.
• Cross-Function Partnership: Parter with Operations Team to quickly respond to rapidly evolving events.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years experience in Data Science or ML Engineering
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience, but not required, in working in financial systems, including lending or risk/fraud.

This role is available remotely within the U.S. or in our Palo Alto, CA office.

How we're different

We stand for the side hustlers, the creators, the freelancers, and the investors — people who are not afraid to take on challenges, especially when it comes to their finances. Step is focused on disrupting the banking industry by delivering a differentiated, mobile-first consumer experience, and we operate like the customers we serve: customer obsessed, acting as owners, moving with urgency, and breaking the norm.
Step is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beast Industries, the media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), the most-watched person in the world. Beast Industries spans digital media, consumer products, philanthropy, and new ventures, with an audience reach no consumer company has ever had — and Step is tasked with turning that reach into financial literacy and tools for the next generation at massive scale. With Beast's distribution and brand behind it, Step is positioned to scale significantly over the next 12 months, and joining now means helping shape that trajectory from the inside.

Come work with us!

Step is a remote-first company building banking for the next generation. We offer competitive compensation and stock options, generous medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, a 401k plan with Safe Harbor company matching, a flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays, 12 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return to work, and a company-provided technology package. If you're looking to join a fast-growing company with a strong mission and vision that puts people first, we want to meet you!

Step is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Step is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need an accommodation, please let us know at [e-mail] and we'll work with you to provide appropriate support.