Machine Learning Engineer, Block
Modeling, Risk
$139-245.4k
Salary is dependent on location in US + Equity
Financial services ecosystem
Open for applications
Financial services ecosystem
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$139-245.4k
Salary is dependent on location in US + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create better tools to help everyone access the economy.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred
- 6+ years of experience in machine learning, data analysis, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and data analysis techniques
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Python (NumPy, Pandas, sklearn, xgboost, TensorFlow, keras, etc.)
- MySQL, Snowflake, GCP/AWS and Tableau
What the job involves
- This role is part of Cash App's Risk ML team and will be embedded within one of the below workstreams:
- Identity:
- Using machine learning methods and systems, this team reduces the prevalence of inauthentic identities in Cash’s ecosystem, provides a first line of defense against bad actors attempting to circumvent our IDV controls while simultaneously building our confidence in existing and new customers' identities
- Our goal is to ensure that every individual has access to the financial services they need, regardless of their background or financial history. We believe that ML has the potential to revolutionize the way in which identity verification is conducted, and we are dedicated to constantly improving and refining our solutions to ensure that it remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field
- By using machine learning for identity verification, we aim to create a safer and more inclusive financial system for all
- Cash Card + Disputes:
- This team owns analytical and ML solutions for the full lifecycle of the Cash Card product with a focus on mitigating risk/fraud
- Team works cross-functionally with Product, Platform, Legal, and others to balance financial loss to the business, regulatory risk, and the holistic customer experience
Our take
Block is a financial services technology company comprising of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD. Its biggest brand, Square, offers hardware and software for small to medium-sized businesses enabling them to manage the entire payment lifecycle. It functions similarly to Shopify and Stripe, but has paired online payment processing with physical devices such as registers, payment terminals, and mobile card readers.
The business was originally founded as Square in 2009 by Jack Dorsey of Twitter fame. Already well-established with SMEs all over the globe, Square has significantly benefited from the increased demand for mobile payment systems. Its order management feature remains a go-to tool for small businesses that otherwise didn't have the proper infrastructure in place when demand for home delivery surged.
Square rebranded as Block in December 2021, with the Square brand name remaining in place for their seller business. The company has since come under fire for its security practices, facing lawsuits in relation to a major breach of CashApp user data, and in 2024 announced plans to reduce its workforce in order to cut costs. Despite these setbacks, there is every chance the business will move past this, though it may take some time to rebuild trust in its product.
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Insights
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back within 2 weeks
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plans including company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
- Paid parental and caregiving leave
- Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
- Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
- Learning and Development resources
- Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Jack Dorsey
(CEO)Having studied at and dropped out of New York University, Jack founded Twitter in March 2006, where he has served as CEO since. He co-founded Square with Jim in February 2009, and has remained its CEO ever since.
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