Lead Data Scientist (Product)

At Félix, we’re building the financial ecosystem for Latin immigrants in the U.S., starting with a revolution in remittances. We’re a hyper-growth Series B company backed by over $100 million in funding from top-tier global investors. We’re looking for a Lead Data Scientist to bridge the gap between technical complexity and business growth, translating ambiguous user signals into optimized, scalable machine-learning solutions.

Requirements

• Significant experience in ML Modeling, specifically using Regression, Clustering, XGBoost, and CatBoost.
• Strong technical background in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Word Embeddings (HuggingFace) applied to real-world business problems.
• Mastery of SQL and BigQuery for handling large-scale datasets.
• Hands-on experience with Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker to drive business insights.
• Familiarity with dbt (Data Build Tool) or similar data transformation frameworks.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, “go-getter” attitude with a deep interest in how data can be leveraged to drive product decisions and KPIs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Initial stock options grant
• Annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Remote work environment
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave