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Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist6220 America Center Dr San Jose , CA 95002 US
Posted: 10/29/2025 2025-10-29 2025-12-20 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Database Management & Business Intelligence Job Number: 640113 Is job remote?: No
Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist
Location: San Jose, CA
Contract length: 12 months
Schedule: Fulltime, M-F
Pay: up to $50/hr, DOE
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Overview:
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated person to support the Fraud Risk Data Science Team within the Risk Data & AI Innovation Org. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting key projects associated with fraud detection, risk analysis and loss mitigation. This position requires a person who has experience with machine learning, model development with cutting edge AI/ML frameworks, performing analytics, statistical analysis and model monitoring. Experience with LLMs and other AI tools would be a big plus.
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Qualifications:
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Responsibilities:
Expected Outcomes for the Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist:
Job Title: Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist
Location: San Jose, CA
Contract length: 12 months
Schedule: Fulltime, M-F
Pay: up to $50/hr, DOE
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Overview:
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated person to support the Fraud Risk Data Science Team within the Risk Data & AI Innovation Org. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting key projects associated with fraud detection, risk analysis and loss mitigation. This position requires a person who has experience with machine learning, model development with cutting edge AI/ML frameworks, performing analytics, statistical analysis and model monitoring. Experience with LLMs and other AI tools would be a big plus.
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Qualifications:
- 2-6 years of experience in machine learning/AI, data science, risk analytics & data analysis within relevant industry experience in eCommerce, online payments, user trust/risk/fraud, or investigation/product abuse.
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Mining or related field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience using statistics and data science (machine learning & AI) to solve complex business problems
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, AWS, Excel including key data science libraries
- Proficiency in data visualization including Tableau
- Experience working with large datasets
- Ability to clearly communicate complex results to technical experts, business partners, and executives including development of dashboards and visualizations, ie Tableau.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and yet able to steer AI and machine learning projects toward clear business goals, testable hypotheses, and action-oriented outcomes
- Demonstrated analytical thinking through data-driven decisions, as well as the technical know-how, and ability to work with your team to make a big impact.
- Desirable to have experience or aptitude in solving problems related to risk using data science and analytics
- Bonus: Experience with development and implementation of AI tools (e.g. LLMs) for risk use cases.
Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist Responsibilities:
- Design and develop machine learning and AI models to detect/mitigate fraud
- Support stakeholders and cross-functional teams in effective usage of models
- Drive AI transformation for all risk management activities
- Work with product/engineering to implement, monitor and refine AI solutions and models
Expected Outcomes for the Associate Fraud Risk Data Scientist:
- Work closely with team members and stakeholders to consult, design, develop, and manage fraud models and AI solutions.
- Utilize data analysis to design and implement fraud models
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers and engineering teams to deploy data-driven fraud models and AI solutions that operate at scale and in real time for end customers.
- Make business recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams with effective presentations of findings at multiple levels of stakeholders.
- Development of dashboard and visualizations to track KPI of fraud models implemented
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Freqently Asked Questions
In San Jose's dynamic tech hub, a Fraud Risk Data Scientist must excel in advanced machine learning, statistical modeling, and real-time fraud detection techniques. Proficiency with AI frameworks, large-scale data handling, and clear communication of complex analytics to diverse teams sets top candidates apart.
This role adapts by continuously integrating emerging AI tools like LLMs to enhance fraud detection models, focusing on predictive accuracy, and collaborating across functions to refine risk mitigation. The evolution demands agility in applying data science to real-world fraud scenarios and business outcomes.
Daily hurdles include managing vast datasets, fine-tuning machine learning models for precision, handling ambiguous fraud patterns, and ensuring seamless deployment of AI solutions. Balancing technical rigor with cross-team communication is critical for effective fraud risk management.
San Jose favors candidates with hands-on experience in ecommerce and payment fraud prevention, alongside cloud proficiency and AI know-how. The local market emphasizes contract roles with competitive pay, reflecting the area's high demand and rapid innovation pace in risk analytics.
Compensation generally reaches up to $50 per hour depending on experience, aligning with San Jose's premium tech salary standards. Factors influencing pay include expertise in AI/ML frameworks, data visualization skills, and prior success in fraud detection projects.
Planet Group emphasizes innovation and cross-functional collaboration, encouraging fraud scientists to actively shape AI-driven risk solutions. The culture nurtures analytical creativity while demanding clear communication to align technical insights with business strategy.
Planet Group uniquely focuses on blending cutting-edge AI with practical fraud mitigation, fostering a contract-based, project-focused environment. Their commitment to deploying real-time, scalable models alongside stakeholder engagement stands out in the competitive San Jose market.
Recruiters prioritize candidates with 2-6 years in machine learning, fraud analytics, strong Python and SQL skills, and experience in payment or ecommerce risk. A master's degree in data science or related fields plus familiarity with AWS and Tableau enhances candidacy.
San Jose’s tech-oriented culture drives a fast-paced, innovation-heavy workflow, pushing fraud analysts to adopt agile development, continuous learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Emphasis on data-driven decision making and transparency shapes daily interactions and project outcomes.
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