Data Scientist, Trust & Safety

ResendResend·Remote(Americas / Remote / Full-time)·Work From Anywhere
Data & Analytics

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for digital skills grows, Trust and Safety roles are increasingly crucial. Resend's focus on democratized access to email makes this Data Scientist position particularly intriguing. With the rise of remote work, companies like Resend are looking for professionals who can bridge the gap between data analysis and real-time system implementation. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their ability to work with ambiguity and create frameworks for complex data sets.

Job Description

About the Role

Resend is seeking a Data Scientist to join its Trust & Safety squad, tasked with maintaining a safe environment for email senders.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate the root causes of anomalies and gang attacks
  • Analyze signal effectiveness: precision, recall, drift, overlap, etc.
  • Consult with data engineering to shape purpose-built data pipelines
  • Build dashboards and alerts for real-time visibility into behavior and policy violations
  • Build machine learning models to prevent abuse at scale with zero false-positive budget

Requirements

  • Fluent in SQL and Python (Javascript is a plus)
  • Completed a relevant scientific or mathematical degree
  • Proven ability to productize algorithms for real-time systems
  • Great communicator that can explain complicated models to non-data folks
  • +2 years of professional experience in a relevant role working with massive data sets

How to Stand Out

  • Tip: Ensure your portfolio showcases your ability to analyze complex data sets and develop predictive models.
  • Be prepared to explain your experience with SQL, Python, and real-time system implementation during the interview.
  • Highlight any past projects where you successfully identified and mitigated abuse patterns in a digital context.
  • Familiarize yourself with Resend's tech stack and philosophy on anti-abuse to demonstrate your interest in the company's mission.
  • Practice articulating how your data analysis skills can contribute to creating a safer digital environment for email users.

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