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Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk

SocureHub - San FranciscoAI and Data
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Salary
$140K – $170K
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Mid · 2+ yrs
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Socure is seeking a Data Scientist II for its Fraud & Risk team based in San Francisco. This role suits a professional with two to four years of deep learning experience who wants to build identity trust and fraud detection solutions.

Role Overview

Socure is hiring a Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk to join the team as an individual contributor based in San Francisco. The professional will operate with day-to-day autonomy to build advanced deep learning models and support risk management, fraud detection, and identity verification projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy advanced deep learning models like CNNs, LSTMs, and transformers for fraud and risk use cases
Optimize and create models utilizing text, tabular data, images, and point clouds
Manage tasks independently to support project targets with limited supervision
Handle all phases of the machine learning lifecycle ranging from feature engineering and data exploration to training, evaluation, and deployment
Partner across teams to share knowledge and achieve objectives
Make routine technical choices and participate proactively in functional goals
Keep up with AI and machine learning advancements to solve practical issues
Share findings and insights clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with substantial related experience, Master's degree with relevant experience, or equivalent background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Two to four years of practical experience in developing and deploying deep learning models such as LSTMs, transformers, and CNNs
Background utilizing various data modalities including text, tabular data, point clouds, and images
Fluent in Python alongside primary machine learning frameworks and libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
Core knowledge of machine learning algorithms, data pipeline creation, and model evaluation methods
Production experience with model monitoring and deployment
Independent problem-solving abilities paired with cross-functional collaboration skills and strong written and verbal communication

Nice to Have

Background in real-time model inferencing
Familiarity with Agentic AI infrastructure and LLMs like LangGraph, LangChain, or Ray
Background in identity verification, risk modeling, or fraud prevention

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
scikit-learn
Transformers
CNNs
LSTMs
LangChain
LangGraph
Ray

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $140K to $170K
Equity offerings
Bonus offerings
Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Socure develops identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy to verify good identities in real time and prevent fraud. The organization values diversity and operates as an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Data Scientist II role at Socure?

The salary ranges from $140K to $170K, alongside bonus and equity offerings.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in San Francisco.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying deep learning models.

What education is required for this job?

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with substantial related experience, a Master’s degree with relevant experience, or equivalent work background in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

What programming languages and frameworks are needed?

Proficiency in Python and major machine learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Socure careers page.

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