Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist at Melio you will be working with colleagues from various disciplines - Research Engineers, Analysts, and other Data Scientists - on statistical methods and machine learning techniques and Gen-AI (both supervised and unsupervised) in order to develop classification and anomaly detection algorithms.

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist
• Experience applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and agent-based frameworks to solve real-world data problems, including prompt engineering, model evaluation, and building agent workflows that interact with data sources and APIs.
• Experience with ML 
• Team player, effective interpersonal skills. Manage relationships with key partners across different functions. 
• Hands-on approach and an ability to take projects from idea to production
• Background with big companies working on large scales 

Bonus points: 

• Experience in big data/ entity resolution - advantage 
• M.Sc/PhD in one of the following: Computer Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Statistics or a related field - advantage 
• Spark- Big advantage

How is your day going to look, what will you be doing? 

Designing the next generation of cutting edge methods that will:

•  Help small businesses manage their finance in a better way using Melio
•  Help Melio grow the customer base by the built-in product network effect 
• Drive impact by leveraging LLMs and agentic workflows to enhance user experience, enabling more intuitive, accurate, and efficient interactions with data-driven products.

You will play a key role in the ability of Melio to keep scaling!

About the Hiring Department:

The Data department at Melio collaborates with colleagues from various disciplines—Research Engineers, Analysts, and other Data Scientists—on statistical methods and machine learning techniques (both supervised and unsupervised) in order to develop classification and anomaly detection algorithms.
We're the ones making sure the company is meeting its goals by extracting valuable insights from highly complex data. We ask the right questions and find the right answers all in a fast-paced, results, marketing and data-oriented environment. 
As part of a data team within a fintech company, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make a real impact on Melio, its product, our users and help the company scale.

About Melio: 

Melio builds business-to-business (B2B) payment tools so small business owners can spend less time in the back office and more time on their craft. As the fastest-growing B2B payment platform in the US, Melio is working hard to find new and better ways to help small businesses succeed in the ways that work best for them. With offices in New York, Denver, and Tel Aviv and a vibrant work culture, Melio is expanding every day.
We are a diverse group of people who love what we do and do what we love. If you are a driven and passionate team player, you will fit right in. We are an equal opportunity employer and are always on the lookout for top-notch talent—please reach out if you would like to join us on this exciting journey!

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