United States; Canada Remote (Global) Full-time USD 200,000 – 240,000 / year

Sardine is hiring a Lead - POC Data Science

Responsibilities

  • Guide and grow a team of individual contributor data scientists by setting strategic direction, removing blockers, conducting regular one-on-ones, and expanding each member's responsibilities and influence
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of proof-of-concept and proof-of-value projects, collaborating directly with enterprise clients to validate fraud loss reduction and return on investment from initial data extraction to final stakeholder presentation
  • Remain actively involved in technical tasks, including developing or evaluating machine learning models, performing deep-dive fraud investigations, and deploying production-ready systems alongside the team
  • Establish and monitor performance indicators by designing dashboards and reporting structures to assess risk strategy effectiveness across client accounts
  • Convert client-specific challenges into data-driven solutions by serving as a senior advisor on fraud issues and translating analytical insights into actionable, clear recommendations
  • Collaborate across Engineering, Product, and Go-to-Market teams to define project scope, shape product priorities, and ensure proper integration and scaling of fraud detection models
  • Lead controlled experimentation efforts, including A/B testing, to evaluate new strategies safely before broad implementation
  • Elevate technical standards by mentoring data scientists in model rigor, effective data storytelling, and client-facing communication

Benefits

  • Competitive cash and equity compensation package
  • Early exercise eligibility for all stock options, including unvested shares
  • Fully remote work environment with a distributed team model
  • Flexible paid time off policy including a company-wide year-end break
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents (available in US and Canada)
  • 4% matching contribution to 401k or RRSP retirement plans (US and Canada only)
  • Company-issued MacBook Pro shipped directly to your location
  • One-time home office setup allowance covering furniture and equipment
  • Monthly stipend for meals
  • Monthly budget for team social events
  • Annual allowance for health and wellness activities
  • Annual fund for professional development and learning

Compensation

Generous compensation in cash and equity

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — USA, Canada

Team

Player-coach role

Other

  • Fully remote-first organization with team members distributed globally
  • Regional hubs located in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, Toronto, and São Paulo
  • MacBook Pro delivered to your door
  • One-time stipend for home office setup
  • Monthly meal stipend
  • Monthly social meet-up stipend
  • Annual health and wellness stipend
  • Annual Learning stipend
About company
Sardine
A leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. The platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens. Over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs worldwide use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams.
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Job Details
Department Fraud Ops and Analytics
Category management
Posted a month ago