Predictive analytics and machine learning power Socure’s groundbreaking technology and fuel our mission to verify 100% of good identities in real time and completely eliminate identity fraud on the internet.
Socure is the world leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention. Our recent awards include Forbes 2022 America’s Best Startup Employers, The Forbes Cloud 100, The Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies.
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Job Summary:
Socure is the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, leveraging AI and machine learning to power the most accurate identity trust decisions. Our mission is to eliminate identity fraud and ensure online trust across industries.
We are seeking a Data Science Intern to join our Digital Intelligence team for Summer 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for students passionate about data science, machine learning, and AI to gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technologies and real-world datasets in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
Job Responsibilities:
Work alongside data scientists and engineers to develop and optimize methods for fraud detection and device recognition.
Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights, detect patterns, and drive data-driven decision-making.
Develop and evaluate features derived from browser, app, and IP-based activity for device recognition and fraud detection.
Assist in the research and implementation of new machine learning algorithms and techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and analytics, to support business objectives.
Develop data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience working with large datasets and knowledge of data cleaning, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
Strong Python programming skills; familiarity with Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, or other scalable data processing tools.
Familiarity with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in fraud detection, anomaly detection, or adversarial machine learning.
Knowledge of ML techniques for high-cardinality features (e.g., frequency encoding, embeddings, target encoding).
Understanding of IP address behavior, device/browser data, or network-based feature engineering.
What You’ll Gain:
Hands-on experience with real-world data science challenges in a high-impact industry.
A collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters learning and growth.
Potential opportunities for future full-time roles based on performance.
Socure is all about encouraging people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through top-tier performance, innovation, ownership, and shared expertise.
We empower excellence by providing great perks and benefits to both our fully remote employees in North America and our hybrid teams in India.
To learn more, check out Socure’s Career Page: https://www.socure.com/company/careers
Socure is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about how our work is changing the world, check out these articles and videos:
Socure is Forbes' 2022 Best Startup Employer: https://bit.ly/3fbNw8S
Socure Accelerates Onboarding for 50+ Crypto, Neobanks, and More: https://bit.ly/3dwN2K7
Socure's Impact on Financial Inclusion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6nBc6s1wsU
Socure's Impact on Fraud Prevention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46UG8QyKe4
Archives & Press Releases: https://learn.socure.com/about/press-release
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Socure is the leading platform for digital identity verification and trust. Its predictive analytics platform applies artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with trusted online/offline data intelligence from email, phone, address, IP, device, velocity, and the broader internet to verify identities in real time. The company has more than 2,000 customers across the financial services, government, gaming, healthcare, telecom, and e-commerce industries, including four of the top five banks, seven of the top 10 card issuers, three of the top MSBs, the top payroll provider, the top credit bureau, the top online gaming operator, the top Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers, and over 250 of the largest fintechs. Marquee customers include Chime, SoFi, Varo, Robinhood, Public, Stash, Gusto, and DraftKings. Socure customers have become investors in the company including Citi Ventures, Capital One Ventures, MVB Bank, and Synchrony. Additional investors include Accel, T. Rowe Price, Bain Capital Ventures, Tiger Global, Commerce Ventures, Scale Venture Partners, Sorenson, Flint Capital, Two Sigma Ventures, and others.
Socure has received numerous industry awards and accolades, including named to the 2021 & 2022 Forbes Cloud 100 List, Forbes’ Fintech 50 List 2021, and Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2021, being named to CB Insights: The Fintech 250 for the third year in a row, being awarded Best New Technology Introduced Over the Last 12 Months—Data and Data Services at the 2020 American Financial Technology Awards (AFTAs), being ranked number 70 in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, being listed as a Gartner Cool Vendor, being recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Machine Learning Startups to Watch, being awarded Finovate’s Award for Best Use of AI/ML, to name a few. Founder/CEO Johnny Ayers has also been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2021 and as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022.
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