Lead Data Scientist

4 weeks ago

Athens, Georgia, United States CoinFlip Full time

CoinFlip is a global digital currency platform company, focused on providing consumers simple and secure access to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The company operates the world's largest network of cryptocurrency kiosks by transaction volume with more than 5,000 kiosks across 49 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Panama, and Brazil. CoinFlip's digital currency kiosks make buying and selling major cryptocurrencies accessible and safe for consumers who wish to purchase their digital currency using cash. CoinFlip also operates CoinFlip Preferred, a personalized over-the-counter service that provides investors with custom, white glove support for their cryptocurrency transactions. In 2022, CoinFlip launched CoinFlip Ventures, an investment group offering coaching, funding, and networking support to early-stage crypto and web3 projects.

CoinFlip was founded in 2015 by Daniel Polotsky, Kris Dayrit, Alan Gurevich, and Ben Weiss. Headquartered in Chicago, CoinFlip placed in the top 500 on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Inc. 5000 list, and on the 2022 and 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, was named the 2021 and 2022 #1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain's, ranked in Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in 2021 and 2022, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Stevie Awards for Customer Service. To learn more about CoinFlip and how to get started on your digital currency journey, visit

CoinFlip is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to drive strategic decisions and improve our services/products. We are looking for a talented individual with experience in Data Analytics and Data Science with a strong foundation to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the head of Data Organization to develop, own and drive the vision & strategy for the company's data science/AI initiatives.
  • Be the technical leader in developing data science and machine learning solutions to drive business growth and operational efficiencies.
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performing data science team through direct coaching and mentorship.
  • Perform as a hands-on coach in leading the full ML/AI development cycle: design/experiment, develop, validate, deploy, and analyze.
  • Collaborate with all functions of the company to ensure that data science efforts are translated to positive business impacts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Data driven mindset with a graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, Mathematics/Statistics, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
  • A proven track record of demonstrated leadership in complex areas, through critical thinking, thought leadership, technical skills, and relentless drive for progress.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience in software development, data science, or data analytics.
  • 4+ years of experience in pricing, marketing, product and risk analytics would be highly valued.
  • Experience with experimental design, A/B testing, statistical inference/causal analysis is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of predictive modeling process from data exploration, methodology (statistical models, unsupervised and supervised ML models) to model validation, deployment and performance monitoring.
  • Professional experience with a programming language such as R or Python, and advanced SQL, Excel, and visualization tools such as Tableau/Looker.
  • Experience with data science modeling toolsets such as Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbal and written, to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice to have:

  • While not a hard requirement, experience with crypto based products and services is a plus.
  • Experience working for a rapidly growing startup, and managing change.

Working at CoinFlip means collaborating with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success. We offer a collaborative and positive working environment where we encourage employees to balance productivity with time to recharge. Compensation is above and beyond a typical "startup" — we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and competitive benefits for full-time employees.

CoinFlip values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. We thank all candidates who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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