Quantitative Researcher – Detection & Machine Learning
Location: On Site 5 days per week- San Francisco, California
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a Quantitative Researcher to lead the core detection research and machine learning models powering our security platform. You will take full end-to-end ownership of designing, training, and deploying models that identify complex threat vectors in real time, directly driving our product’s competitive edge.
What You’ll Do
- Design & Deploy Core Models: Architect, train, and ship production ML models that detect account compromise and adversarial activity at scale.
- Bridge Research & Production: Transition quantitative models from notebook experimentation to live, high-throughput streaming systems under real-world attack conditions.
- Architect for Scale: Build resilient data and feature architecture capable of supporting 10–100x traffic growth.
- Technical Ownership: Work closely with founding leadership to discover novel signals, set engineering standards, and elevate technical quality across the organization.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in quantitative or ML research, with a proven track record of shipping production models at scale.
- BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, or quantitative field from top US program
- Quantitative Mastery: Deep foundation in probability, statistics, linear algebra, linear/non-linear modeling, and NLP.
- Production ML & Engineering Skills: Expert at selecting model architectures and navigating trade-offs. Writes clean, production-grade code (Python, TypeScript/Node stack) and owns systems end-to-end.
- Data Systems Infrastructure: Practical experience with real-time/streaming pipelines, feature stores, high-performance databases, and distributed systems.
- High Agency & Output: Self-directed operator who identifies problems, executes solutions rapidly, and thrives in an autonomous, small-team environment.
- Plus: Domain background in quantitative finance, fraud detection, or cybersecurity.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (Base Salary + Equity) - $200k-250k base (negotiable for more experienced candidates)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Visa Sponsorship available (H1b, OPT, TN)
- Relocation assistance available
Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
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