About the job
About Us:
At Perpay, a certified B Corp and one of Philadelphia’s most influential growth-stage startups, our mission is to enhance the financial stability of everyday Americans. Over the past decade, we've achieved a strong product-market fit and an efficient operating model across various offerings, establishing Perpay as the top financial partner for individuals with subprime credit.
With over 500,000 customers utilizing more than $1 billion in spending power, we are at a crucial turning point. As we scale our operations, launch new products, and increase our impact, we seek passionate teammates ready to embark on this journey with us.
We are proud to partner with industry leaders such as First Round Capital and L Catterton.
Our impactful products include:
- Perpay Marketplace: A platform that merges interest-free payments with modern e-commerce, making ownership more affordable while promoting healthy repayment behaviors.
- Perpay+: A tool that uses Marketplace repayment history to help members track and improve their credit scores with all three major credit bureaus.
- Perpay Credit Card: A credit card offering enhanced access to the benefits of a World Mastercard, eliminating barriers like high security deposits and low approval rates.
Our team thrives on in-person collaboration in our unique center-city Philadelphia office, designed to be a comfortable "home away from home". This space not only offers stunning river views but also promotes rapid product development, strong relationships, and career growth. The excitement from achieving significant milestones is palpable. While we primarily work in the office, we provide reasonable flexibility for personal needs, such as caring for sick children or handling urgent errands, and we organize official remote weeks around major holidays. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, fostering collaboration, and enjoying generous perks, Perpay is the ideal place for you in Philadelphia.
About the Role:
As a Senior Data Scientist at Perpay, you will play a key role in our business's daily success, driving both new and existing product initiatives with your analytical prowess and machine learning expertise. Additionally, you will help shape the future of our data science team by developing scalable processes and systems to support our rapid growth. This is a thrilling opportunity to positively influence Perpay’s mission and improve the lives of our customers. We seek an individual who is enthusiastic about all facets of data science, including machine learning, exploratory data analysis, and the effective communication of results for real-time deployments. This pivotal position is part of our data science team and reports to the Data Science Manager.

