EarnIn

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Risk Modeling

United States

$209,000 – $255,400Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, FintechIndustries

Machine Learning Engineer, Risk

Position Overview

EarnIn is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and focus on developing groundbreaking solutions through financial risk modeling. This role is integral to our mission of providing real-time financial flexibility and will involve significant investment in innovating ML applications within fintech.

About EarnIn

EarnIn is a pioneer in earned wage access, dedicated to building products that offer real-time financial flexibility for individuals living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members can access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks. We are backed by experienced leadership and world-class funding partners, experiencing rapid growth, and are looking for exceptional talent to shape our future.

Salary

  • Range: $209,000 - $255,400 (base salary)
  • Additional: Equity and benefits

Employment Type

  • Full-time

Location Type

  • Remote

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, A/B test, and deploy risk models in collaboration with data scientists to drive data-driven decisions.
  • Enhance credit and fraud models by incorporating innovative features quarterly, leveraging the latest industry research.
  • Monitor feature and model health, and communicate changes in model decisions.
  • Explore and integrate advanced technologies, including deep learning and LLMs, in the risk domain.
  • Lead by example to foster operational excellence and transformative change.
  • Expand responsibilities as new products emerge.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 4+ years of machine learning experience with strong software engineering skills.
  • Required: Experience with Risk modeling for financial use cases.
  • Proficiency in ML techniques (LLMs, deep learning, sequence, and tree-based models).
  • Plus: Credit/fraud risk and portfolio management knowledge.
  • Advanced Python programming, SQL, and data manipulation skills.
  • Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and cloud platforms (AWS Sagemaker, Databricks, GCP Vertex AI).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • A passion for continuous learning and personal growth in a dynamic work environment.

Company Information & Culture

At EarnIn, we believe in building a financial system that works for everyday people by hiring a diverse team that represents our community. We celebrate diversity in background, experience, and perspective, striving to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected basis. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.

Application Instructions

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates.

Skills

Risk Modeling
Financial Risk
Credit Models
Fraud Detection
Deep Learning
Large Language Models (LLMs)
A/B Testing
Model Deployment
Data Analysis
Feature Engineering

EarnIn

Provides early wage access without fees

About EarnIn

Earnin allows individuals to access their earned wages before payday without any fees or interest. Users can cash out a portion of their earnings and benefit from features like the "Balance Shield," which helps maintain their bank account balance. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Earnin operates on a model where users choose how much to pay for the service, fostering a community-driven approach. The company's goal is to create a fairer financial system that prioritizes accessibility and mutual support.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$184.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Life in balance - Ten company holidays and flexible time off so you can rest and recharge when you need it most. With pay, no catch.
Family matters - When your family grows, we want your focus on them. Our generous parental leave policy and wellness funds make it easy to put yourself and loved ones first.
Learn & grow - A commitment to career development that includes regular training for team members and managers alike, 360 feedback, and an annual stipend for growth opportunities.
Company culture - Employee Resource Groups provide growth opportunities and allow you to create the company *you* want to work at (more on that below).
Health & wellness - Flexible healthcare options across medical, dental, and vision—and a free Employee Assistance program offering mental health resources and legal advice.
Save & support - Includes Earnin’s 401(K) and FSA plans with tax advantages for retirement, healthcare, and dependent care expenses.

Risks

Legal challenges from deceptive lending allegations could harm Earnin's reputation.
Increased competition in early wage access may impact Earnin's market share.
Reliance on voluntary contributions may not sustain long-term revenue.

Differentiation

Earnin offers fee-free early wage access, unlike traditional payday loans.
Users choose their payment amount, fostering a community-driven financial model.
Balance Shield feature provides automatic deposits to prevent overdrafts.

Upsides

Earnin has facilitated over $15 billion in earnings access since 2013.
Recognition as Best Payments App highlights Earnin's fintech innovation.
Partnerships with gig platforms could expand Earnin's user base.

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