Lead Data Scientist - NLP

Predictive analytics and machine learning power Socure’s groundbreaking technology and fuel our mission to verify 100% of good identities in real time and completely eliminate identity fraud on the internet.

Socure is the world leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Our recent awards include Forbes 2022 America’s Best Startup Employers, The Forbes Cloud 100, The Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies.

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Overview

Location: India - Remote
 

About Us:
Socure is the leading provider of identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, leveraging cutting-edge AI and machine learning to solve some of the most challenging problems in identity verification. Our mission is to eliminate identity fraud and ensure trust in digital transactions. Join us in our quest to build the most accurate and comprehensive identity verification solutions in the market.
 

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to spearhead innovative projects focused on name matching, address matching, and entity resolution. This role offers the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI techniques to solve complex problems that have a direct impact on the security and accuracy of our identity verification processes.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced NLP models for name matching, address matching, and entity resolution.

• Utilize deep learning, machine learning, and statistical techniques to build scalable solutions that improve the accuracy and efficiency of our global watch list production within our identity verification product suite.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other data scientists to define requirements and deliver robust models that meet business needs.

• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP, deep learning, and AI to continually improve our models.

• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.

• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Ensure all NLP solutions are scalable, maintainable, and adhere to industry best practices in terms of data privacy and security.
   

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field with a strong focus on NLP and machine learning.

• 5+ years of experience in data science with a focus on NLP, deep learning, and entity resolution.

• Proven track record of leading NLP projects from concept to production in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++. Python is a must.

• Extensive experience with NLP libraries and frameworks such as spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or similar.

• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in identity verification, fraud prevention, or a related domain.

• Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS, and Databricks

• Experience with big data technologies such as Spark

• Published research or patents in NLP, deep learning, or AI.
   

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about solving complex problems.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters innovation.

• Opportunities for career growth and development in a fast-growing company.
   

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in this position. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Socure is all about encouraging people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through top-tier performance, innovation, ownership, and shared expertise.

We empower excellence by providing great perks and benefits to both our fully remote employees in North America and our hybrid teams in India.

To learn more, check out Socure’s Career Page: https://www.socure.com/company/careers

Socure is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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• Socure is Forbes' 2022 Best Startup Employer: https://bit.ly/3fbNw8S

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• Socure's Impact on Financial Inclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nBc6s1wsU

• Socure's Impact on Fraud Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46UG8QyKe4

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