Mission Lane

Staff Data Scientist

United States

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$147,000 – $179,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, and have at least 3 years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment. They should be proficient in supervised learning techniques and possess strong skills in software engineering practices, including test-driven development, code review, and refactoring. Experience with the PyData stack (NumPy, Scikit-learn, Pandas) is required, along with familiarity with tools like Spark, Kubernetes, Airflow, and MLFlow.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve practical problems and support the business and customers’ financial goals, collaborating with business leaders and technical experts. You will partner to develop new data sources, improve modeling methodologies, and apply models with sound risk management. Additionally, you will consider emerging tools like Chalk, BentoML, or DVC, and potentially develop in-house tools for training, interpreting, and deploying neural network architectures for time series classification tasks.

Skills

Supervised Learning
Model Deployment
Model Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Data Management
Machine Learning
Software Engineering
PyData Stack (numpy, scikit-learn, pandas)
Spark
Kubernetes
Airflow
MLFlow
Chalk
BentoML
DVC

Mission Lane

Provides transparent credit solutions and education

About Mission Lane

Mission Lane LLC offers credit cards designed to help individuals build or rebuild their credit, particularly those with limited credit history or financial setbacks. Their products feature no hidden fees, no security deposits, and instant approval decisions, making them more accessible than traditional credit cards. The company stands out by providing free access to credit scores and educational resources, helping clients improve their creditworthiness. Mission Lane's goal is to promote responsible credit use by rewarding good financial behavior with higher credit limits over time.

Key Metrics

Richmond, VirginiaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$687.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits
FSA
Paid parental leave
401k with company match
Generous PTO
Flexible work schedule

Risks

Increased competition from fintechs could erode Mission Lane's market share.
Economic downturns may lead to higher default rates, impacting profitability.
Rapid tech advancements require continuous updates, straining Mission Lane's resources.

Differentiation

Mission Lane offers credit cards with no hidden fees or security deposits.
Instant credit card application decisions reduce customer anxiety and waiting times.
Partnership with Plaid enhances access to over 7,000 financial apps and services.

Upsides

Recent $150 million investment supports aggressive expansion and product development.
Credit Builder Account offers unique value with no fees or interest for credit improvement.
Brandon Black's appointment as CEO brings strategic growth and operational excellence.

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