Tilt Finance
Staff Data Scientist, NIRA
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Principal / Staff / Lead · 7 years
Hybrid - Bengaluru, India
Remote
2026-08-19
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NIRA
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Role Overview We're hiring a Staff Data Scientist to help expand Tilt's credit modeling and risk analytics capability for our India-based business, NIRA. This is a high-impact role with a direct mandate to build and refine underwriting models as well as other models, working at the intersection of credit, data science, and leadership. What You Will Do You'll collaborate with a lean but growing team, applying advanced modeling techniques to predict loss performance, leverage alternative data sources, and build next-generation tools that shape credit access for millions. Why It Might Be a Fit 7+ years of deep expertise in predictive modeling, ideally within credit risk or actuarial settings. Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries like scikit-learn, LightGBM, XGBoost. Requirements 7+ years of deep expertise in predictive modeling, ideally within credit risk or actuarial settings. Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries like scikit-learn, LightGBM, XGBoost. Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, Codex or agentic workflows Experience building models from scratch and owning projects end-to-end Strong stakeholder management skills; experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive outcomes. Clear communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings to non-technical leadership. Benefits Competitive pay Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards. Paid global onsites Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines. WFH office reimbursement Virtual-first teamwork