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WiseGraduate Data Scientist
Wise is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist for an on-site position in Austin. The company operates in the financial technology sector, building international money movement solutions.…
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Wise is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist for an on-site position in Austin. The company operates in the financial technology sector, building international money movement solutions. In this full-time role, the incumbent will contribute to data science initiatives aimed at improving product convenience and trust for customers. During the initial six months, onboarding takes place in the Austin office, focusing on understanding product problems, department functions ranging from marketing to…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist for an on-site position in Austin. The company operates in the financial technology sector, building international money movement solutions. In this full-time role, the incumbent will contribute to data science initiatives aimed at improving product convenience and trust for customers.
During the initial six months, onboarding takes place in the Austin office, focusing on understanding product problems, department functions ranging from marketing to treasury and fraud, and the internal technical stack. Team members operate autonomously, creating project visions and proposing ideas during quarterly planning cycles. The position requires engagement with machine learning solutions and algorithm experimentation.
This opportunity suits recent graduates who possess a background in STEM disciplines, knowledge of computer science fundamentals, and strong statistical grounding. Successful candidates will exhibit curiosity, self-starting attitudes, and an openness to feedback.
Responsibilities
- Build machine learning solutions and experiment with algorithms
- Contribute to product improvements focused on customer convenience and trust
- Collaborate with autonomous teams to shape project visions and proposals during quarterly planning cycles
- Learn the technical stack and product operations across various departments such as marketing, treasury, and fraud
Requirements
- Graduation from a Bachelors or Masters degree program in 2026 or 2027, in a field such as Computer Science or Mathematics
- Availability to begin full-time employment on September 6, 2027
- Knowledge of computer science and machine learning fundamentals, Python, and SQL
- Solid foundation in probability and statistics, including hypothesis testing and statistical inference
- Possession of a self-started side project to discuss
- Eligibility to work in Austin without sponsorship
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field
- Practical experience applying machine learning methods to real-world problems
- Familiarity with supervised machine learning, time series forecasting, and supervised LLM chat or workflow automation
- Familiarity with computer vision, Bayesian learning, causal inference, and recommender systems
- Familiarity with graphs and graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, and Apache Spark or other distributed processing frameworks
- Experience in software development
Core Skills
Benefits
- Stock options and RSUs
- Annual self-development budget
- Pet-friendly offices
- Salary of $114,000 per year
- Team activities
- Paid 6-week sabbatical leave after four years of service
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What is the location and work setting for the Graduate Data Scientist role?
The position is based on-site in the Austin office.
What is the salary and compensation package?
The salary is $114,000 per year, accompanied by stock options, RSUs, and an annual self-development budget.
Who is eligible to apply based on graduation timelines?
Applicants must be graduating in 2027 or have graduated in 2026 with a Bachelors or Masters degree in a STEM subject, and must be able to start on September 6, 2027.
Does the posting specify visa sponsorship?
Yes, applicants must be eligible to work in Austin without sponsorship.
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