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Progressive Leasing is hiring for an entry level Data Scientist role in US




Position

  • Data Scientist

Company

  • Progressive Leasing

Location

  • Anywhere in the continental United States, or at one of our offices in Utah or Arizona

Job type

  • Full time

Job mode

  • Remote

Job requisition id

  • JR101030

Years of experience

  • Entry level through experienced candidates welcome (no strict minimum)

Company description

  • Progressive Leasing has served retailers and customers for over two decades by offering in-store and online lease-to-own payment solutions that expand purchasing power and drive sales for merchants

  • As part of PROG Holdings listed on the New York Stock Exchange under PRG, the business segments include Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a buy-now-pay-later service

  • The culture is built on entrepreneurship grit and technical innovation to simplify complex processes for both consumers and partner merchants

  • The leadership team values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement to ensure the right outcome is always pursued

  • The company invests in cutting-edge data science and technology platforms to enable adaptable, scalable solutions that align with consumer finance trends

  • Progressive Leasing offers a range of support services for employees from health benefits to learning and development programs

  • By maintaining a growth mindset and learning from successes and mistakes, the company stays ahead in a rapidly evolving fintech environment

  • Progressive Leasing supports employee resource groups for underrepresented communities and offers paid volunteer time to encourage community engagement

Profile overview

  • As a data scientist with Progressive Leasing, you will merge analytical thinking with software and engineering best practices to drive meaningful business outcomes

  • Your work will focus on improving decision systems and predictive models that influence credit approvals, customer retention, and marketing strategies

  • You will collaborate with stakeholders across product, operations, and finance to understand the data that reflects customer behavior, business processes, and financial performance

  • You will design experiments, prototype new algorithms, and run in-market tests to validate model improvements and optimize processes end to end

  • You’ll take ownership of new data sources both internal and external to identify features and signals that have the greatest impact on model accuracy and stability

  • This role empowers you to build tools and frameworks that streamline model development and deployment in an agile environment using Git and DevOps practices

  • You will join a team of fellow data scientists and engineers who share a passion for problem solving and rapid iteration

  • The position allows you to grow your expertise by balancing hands-on model building with strategic analysis and cross-functional communication

  • You will present findings and recommendations to leadership, translating technical details into action items that drive strategic change

  • In this role you will contribute directly to a fast-growing fintech leader at the forefront of retail and ecommerce finance innovation

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics, engineering, computer science, or physics

  • Proficiency in programming languages and tools for statistical analysis and machine learning; R and Python experience is preferred

  • Hands-on experience applying advanced modeling techniques to solve real-world problems and improve business metrics

  • Able to craft rigorous evaluation designs and conduct research with a focus on replicable, data-driven insights

  • Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and experience working within modern software development life cycles

  • Familiarity with agile methodologies, version control using Git, and DevOps concepts for end-to-end model delivery

  • Demonstrated track record of problem solving through analytical reasoning and creative solution design

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain technical approaches and their business impact

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt in an entrepreneurial environment where requirements evolve and speed matters

  • Commitment to collaboration by working closely with engineers, product managers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver results

Additional info

  • The role supports flexible remote work anywhere in the continental United States or on-site at corporate locations in Draper Utah or Phoenix Arizona

  • Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses and opportunities for growth into leadership roles in data science or analytics management

  • Full health coverage including medical dental vision and parental leave benefits to support you and your family

  • Company matched 401k retirement savings program and employee stock purchase plan for long-term financial planning

  • Paid time off and paid volunteer hours to encourage work-life balance and community involvement

  • Employee resource groups for Black women PRIDE and Adelante communities to foster a diverse inclusive workplace

  • Tuition reimbursement and charitable gift matching programs to invest in your professional development and personal values

  • Necessary equipment and services are provided to ensure you can work productively in a home office setting

  • Progressive Leasing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic


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