Data Scientist (Anti-spoofing ML) PhD Intern (Seattle)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Planning and organization, PySpark, Python Programming, Scikit-learn, SQL

Job Description

The Role

Our internship program allows early talent to get diverse and valuable experience, make a real impact, and find their place in one of the fastest-growing industries. As a Data Scientist Intern, you’ll be constantly challenged and excited about the next big thing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced machine learning models to detect location spoofing patterns within large datasets.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis to identify anomalies and trends indicative of fraudulent activity.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of different ML/AI algorithms.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineer managers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to refine requirements, integrate the model into the ML platform, and make a measurable impact.
• Present findings and recommendations to the team through clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Other Tasks as Assigned: Flexibility is key in a dynamic environment; you’ll help on various projects and initiatives as needed.

Who You Are

• Educated: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a PhD (or Master’s to PhD track) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field of study.
• Communicative: Whether written or verbal, people know what you mean, what you are asking for, and what is expected.
• Analytical: You have an eye for detail and have the ability to interpret data into simple, intuitive information.
• Detail-oriented: You have a keen eye for the little things and are comfortable working with granular details.
• Organized: You have excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Discrete: You maintain high integrity and confidentiality of sensitive, complex information.
• Patient: You are comfortable working through new problems for the first time that may not have an obvious or precise answer.
• Discrete: You maintain high integrity and confidentiality of sensitive, complex information.
• Personable: Your great attitude makes you approachable and engaging, and you demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Insightful: You can observe information and produce high-quality insights.
• Independent: You’re capable of assessing issues and initiating actions without waiting.
• Initiative: You can independently assess issues and take action.
• Quality-driven: You strive to achieve for the top in everything you do
• Respectful: you recognize that we do our best work when everyone feels accepted and included.
• Collaborative: your primary objective is to work with others to achieve common goals.
• Proficient: You have knowledge of or experience with Python (especially libraries like scikit-learn, pandas, and numpy), SQL, PySpark, machine learning algorithms, and statistical modeling.

Bonus Points

• Publications or research experience in fraud detection or anomaly detection.
• Experience working in fraud detection.

To check out our amazing benefits and learn more about the internship program, please visit: https://www.geocomply.com/careers/internship/

$64,000 - $83,000 bimonthly

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several Global markets. The salary for this position ranges from $64,000/year up to $83,000/year. Pay is based on several factors evaluated throughout the interview, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At GeoComply, our salary bands are crafted with purpose. They testify to the diverse skills and experiences that fuel our success.