Mudflap
FinTech
SeniorDataScientist,Product
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“Senior Data Scientist, Product at Mudflap. Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Analytics. Drive strategic data science initiatives. Lead end-to-end machine learning projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Influence product strategy; Influence business outcomes; Identify growth opportunities; Measure feature success; Optimize user experiences; Impact platform trajectory
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in data science, Proficiency in SQL, Proficiency in Python, Experience building production-ready models, Experience building production-ready pipelines, Statistical knowledge, Experience designing experiments
Nice to Have
Experience in risk domain, Experience in growth/marketing domain, Experience in product analytics domain, PhD preferred
What You'll Do.
Drive strategic data science initiatives
Lead end-to-end machine learning projects
Develop predictive models
Uncover actionable insights
Drive data-driven decision making
Translate business requirements into analytical solutions
Communicate insights to executive stakeholders
Mentor junior data scientists
Mentor junior analysts
Establish best practices
Provide technical leadership
Develop scalable data science methodologies
Develop scalable data science standards
Lead experimentation strategy
Drive product innovation
Own A/B testing frameworks
Mentor teams on experimental design
Translate test results into product improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Product; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Operations; Partner with Leadership; Cross-functional partnerships; Collaborate with Product; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Ops; Collaborate with Risk teams
Communication Scope
Present complex insights
Full Job Description
Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market-leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard-to-reach customers. We’re a fast-growing marketplace business looking for a new customer-obsessed teammate to join us on this exciting journey. About the Role At Mudflap, we’re building a data-driven decision engine that powers every aspect of our business—from product development and customer experience to growth and operational excellence. We’re looking for a versatile Senior Data Scientist, Product to join our high-impact team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership to drive strategic product decisions through advanced analytics, experimentation, and machine learning. You’ll design and analyze A/B tests, develop predictive models, build data products, and uncover actionable insights that influence product strategy and business outcomes. From identifying growth opportunities to measuring feature success and optimizing user experiences, your work will directly impact the trajectory of our platform. Work Location: This role is based in Palo Alto, CA and involves a hybrid work approach, balancing in-office collaboration with the ability to work remotely. To support our team, we offer: - Commuter benefits to ease your travel - Lunches and snacks to keep you fueled - A collaborative, high-growth environment where you’ll work closely with talented teammates across the company What You’ll Do - Drive strategic data science initiatives that directly impact business outcomes, working closely with executive leadership to identify high-value opportunities in your domain. - Lead end-to-end machine learning projects from problem formulation through production deployment, including model development, validation, A/B testing, and performance monitoring. solve high-impact busines
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