Mudflap

FinTech

SeniorDataScientist,Product

$185–225k Palo Alto, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

FinTech

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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