Senior Data Scientist, AI

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Senior Data Scientist, AI - Candidates can be based remote in Europe but need to match all the criteria and willing to work 4 hours overlap with EDT timezone.

Candidates can be based in Tel Aviv but must be willing to go to the office 3 days per week.

Candidates can be based in NYC but must be willing to go to office 3 days per week.

We are the first automated, on-chain economic security system enabling crypto protocols to optimize risk management and capital efficiency while protecting user funds. We use world-class custom EVM simulations to understand protocol mechanics and scenario implications.

Leading protocols, including Aave, GMX, dYdX, Venus, and more, use our platform and tools to help them manage and secure billions of dollars in assets.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to drive our advanced risk modeling and machine learning initiatives. Data is at the core of our company, influencing DeFi security, protocol stability, and market insights. Your work will shape the future of blockchain risk management and have a direct impact on millions of users worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Build the first-ever AFI (Automated Financial Intelligence).
• Lead machine learning research to enhance DeFi security and growth.
• Develop data collection strategies to analyze protocol risks, user behavior, and market trends.
• Design scalable ML models for risk management, forecasting, and anomaly detection.
• Collaborate with engineering & product teams to deploy models in production.
• Provide actionable insights to improve DeFi security and efficiency.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in ML and blockchain analytics.

Requirements

4+ years of data science experience, specializing in ML (Gradient Boosting, SVM, RL, LLMs, PPO, DPO, Instruct, MCTS, etc.)

Expert in Python, SQL, LangChain & RAG, with strong statistical and analytical skills

M.Sc. in CS/EE/IE/DS with Thesis.

A demonstrative passion about blockchain & Web3.

Candidates can be based remote in Europe but need to match all the criteria and willing to work 4 hours overlap with EDT timezone.

Candidates can be based in Tel Aviv but must be willing to go to the office 3 days per week.

Candidates can be based in NYC but must be willing to go to office 3 days per week.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Competitive PTO (21 days) + sick days (7) + 8 observed US-company holidays.
• 100% employer-paid health benefit options (Medical, dental & vision insurance) for you and your dependents.
• FSA or HSA (pending on selected health insurance).
• Generous 401k plan with employer match.
• Thoughtful Parental Leave Policy.
• Corporate wellness programs with OneMedical, Teladoc, Talkspace, EAP.
• Career growth opportunities at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field with personalized professional development.
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits.
• Salary and seniority level commensurate with experience (range: $130-150K USD)