Data Scientist
US$185,000 – US$215,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Lead Data Scientist”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$185,000 – US$215,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$18,500 – US$21,500 |
| Total comp | US$203,500 – US$236,500 |
Field of studyComputer Science, Data Science, Statistics (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Hi, we're Brigit! A holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model that is aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and having meaningful input at the company you work for is important to you, come join our growing team!
Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work, but don’t just take our word for it, our work is being recognized by others:
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Built In's 2026 Best Midsize Companies to Work For in New York City
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Built In’s 2024 & 2025 Best Startups to Work For In the U.S.
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Built In’s 2023 - 2025 Best Startups to Work For In New York City
Role Overview:
At Brigit we’re focused on giving the 100M Americans who live paycheck to paycheck access to more affordable financial services and getting them on the path to better financial wellness. As a Data Scientist on our team you’ll be responsible for building, improving and maintaining the key ML models that enable our services. The key problem spaces we are focused on are:
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Identifying credit risk of customers so that we can help more people in need when they need it
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Identify fraud early, so we can focus on customers that rely on us for support