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$237,000.00/yr - $266,000.00/yr

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About SecurityScorecard:

SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, with over 12 million companies continuously rated, operating in 64 countries. Founded in 2013 by security and risk experts Dr. Alex Yampolskiy and Sam Kassoumeh and funded by world-class investors, SecurityScorecard's patented rating technology is used by over 25,000 organizations for self-monitoring, third-party risk management, board reporting, and cyber insurance underwriting; making all organizations more resilient by allowing them to easily find and fix cybersecurity risks across their digital footprint.

Headquartered in New York City, our culture has been recognized by Inc Magazine as a Best Workplace,” by Crain's NY as a Best Places to Work in NYC, and as one of the 10 hottest SaaS startups in New York for two years in a row. Most recently, SecurityScorecard was named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023 and to the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023 award recognizing “forward-thinking employers for their unwavering commitment to employee engagement.” SecurityScorecard is proud to be funded by world-class investors including Silver Lake Waterman, Moody's, Sequoia Capital, GV and Riverwood Capital.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Principal Data Scientist to join our Data Science team. As a Principal Data Scientist you will help shape our data science strategy and drive the development of scalable machine learning solutions that power our cybersecurity ratings engine. As a technical thought leader, you will mentor a growing team and collaborate across engineering, product and security teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute on the data science roadmap to advance SecurityScorecard's core analytics and ML capabilities.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and research teams to translate business requirements into robust and scalable data science solutions.
• Mentor and guide other data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct rigorous research and experimentation to identify new opportunities and approaches for improving our products and services.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading significant data science projects from conception to deployment.
• Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
• Proficiency with Python and experience with relevant data science/machine learning/statistical computing frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, Numpy).
• Strong experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the cybersecurity domain is a significant plus.
• Experience with LLMs is a plus.

Specific to each country, we offer a competitive salary, stock options, Health benefits, and unlimited PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursements, and much more!

The estimated total compensation range for this position is $237,000 - $266,000 (base plus bonus). Actual compensation for the position is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to affordability, skills, qualifications and experience, and may vary from the range. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible for annual performance-based incentive compensation awards and equity, among other company benefits.

SecurityScorecard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in accordance with applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].

Any information you submit to SecurityScorecard as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the Company's privacy policy and applicable law.

SecurityScorecard does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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• Employment typeFull-time

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• Job functionEngineering, Information Technology, and Research
• IndustriesSoftware Development, Computer and Network Security, and Security and Investigations

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