Data Science Team lead
Melio
About this role
The Data Science Team Lead for Risk will lead Melio's Risk data science team, defining technical strategy while remaining hands-on building and deploying ML and Gen-AI models to prevent fraud and other risks. The role includes managing and mentoring data scientists, driving innovation in AI Agents and agentic workflows, and collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver production-grade solutions that scale. This position supports Melio's mission to protect the platform and improve financial safety for small businesses.
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About Melio
meliopayments.comMelio is a B2B payments platform that simplifies accounts payable and receivable for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It provides online bill-pay and get‑paid solutions—letting businesses pay vendors (ACH, card, or check) and collect payments digitally—with scheduling, approvals, tracking, and reconciliation tools. Melio also offers integrations and partner APIs so its payment flows can be embedded into accounting and software platforms. Customers use Melio to streamline bill processing, improve cash flow visibility, and reduce manual bookkeeping overhead.
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About Melio
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$124k – $162k
per year