Staff Applied ML Scientist
SentiLinkAustin, Texas, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Gurgaon, Haryana, India • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted March 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SentiLink is a San Francisco‑based identity and risk solutions provider founded in 2017 that helps banks, credit unions, and fintechs prevent synthetic fraud, identity theft, and emerging first‑party fraud at the point of account opening and beyond. Leveraging machine learning models and deep expertise from a team of top risk analysts, the company delivers real‑time risk assessment that stops fraud before it occurs. Its technology is widely adopted by major U.S. banks and leading fintech unicorns, enabling secure, compliant onboarding for both institutions and their customers. With $85 million raised from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Craft Ventures, and NYCA Partners, SentiLink distinguishes itself by combining advanced analytics with industry‑specific insights to provide a robust, scalable fraud‑prevention platform.
Job Description
SentiLink is building the future of identity verification in the United States, and we're looking for a Staff Applied ML Scientist to build our core products: models that identify fraudsters and advance our growing suite of products in financial risk. As a Staff Applied ML Scientist, you will work on projects with high visibility and impact that require deep domain understanding, critical thinking, and strong technical abilities.
Requirements
- 6+ years of relevant work experience
- Relevant PhD or 8+ years of relevant Masters
- Proven track record of solving complex business problems with DS/ML solutions
- Experience in communicating outcomes/progress to senior management/stakeholders
- Strong practical ML/Stats knowledge
- Experience writing production code and tests
- Detail oriented and thoughtful
- Familiarity with identity solutions, fintech, or adjacent industries (bonus)
Benefits
- Employer-paid group health insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- Regular company-wide in-person events
- Home office stipend