Lead Data Scientist

Posted Jun 29, 2026

BrigitNew York City (Hybrid)Hybridfull_timelead

$185,000 – $215,000 USD

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Tech Stack

Machine LearningPythonScikit-LearnJupyterlabPandasMatplotlibStatsmodelsSQLData Analysis

Responsibilities

Build, test and roll out new underwriting and risk models to better predict risk.
Own the full modeling lifecycle from conception through to production.
Contribute to building best practices for feature development, model training, testing, and monitoring.
Analyze customer base shifts as the company grows and identify areas for improvement.
Mentor more junior data scientists or aspiring data scientists across the data team.

Soft Skills

A/B TestingCross-Functional CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoring

Benefits

401k
Dental
Flexible PTO
Gym/Wellness
Learning Budget
Medical
Mental Health
Parental Leave
Vision

Culture

Mission-DrivenCustomer-ObsessedHigh GrowthCollaborative SpaceFlexible Hours

Requirements

Required: Advanced degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or related field.

Regions: Us

About Brigit

Industry: fintech

Size: medium

Brigit is a holistic financial health company focused on helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future through transparent, fair, and simple financial products. The company aims to provide affordable financial services and help members avoid unfair fees and build credit.

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Compensation

Base salary: $185,000 – $215,000 USD

Bonus: 10% annual bonus opportunity

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