Decision Scientist
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Summary
As a Decision Scientist at Forter, you will own one of the company’s most critical assets: the accuracy, robustness, and performance of what is widely recognized as the leading e-commerce fraud decisioning system in the industry.
Requirements
- Psychometric score above 700 or equivalent (e.g. GMAT) - we use this as a baseline measure of structured reasoning and analytical speed
- Relevant experience in one of the following paths:
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in a relevant position: quantitative hypothesis-driven research, algorithmic development, or product development
- Or an MSc or PhD in a quantitative field such as Physics, Economics, Neuroscience, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or similar
- A record of high achievement, in whatever form that's taken in your life - academic, professional, military, or otherwise
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, with a proven ability to break down and solve highly complex problems
- Extensive experience working with large-scale datasets using scripting languages such as Python, R, or Matlab
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical ideas and research outcomes to a wide range of audiences
- Natural curiosity and the ability to understand systemic behaviors and adversarial tactics
- Proactive and results-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently within a collaborative team
- Experience building things with AI: agentic workflows, apps, automations. Bring an example you built and can walk us through. You should be enthusiastic about and comfortable with agentic tools
- Deep familiarity with machine learning concepts and hands-on practice (advantage)