Rakuten Kobo Inc. | toronto, Canada | Posted June 19, 2026
Position Overview
Join Rakuten as a Data Scientist specializing in Fraud Detection in San Mateo, California. Lead initiatives with frontier AI models to combat fraud and ensure member safety.
This senior role focuses on deploying and refining sophisticated fraud detection systems and workflows. You'll engage in behavioral modeling and scoring, while employing advanced technologies to analyze and mitigate risks across member activities. As a key player in the Rakuten Rewards Trust & Safety team, you will have the opportunity to make substantial contributions to fraud prevention and member trust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deploy fraud detection systems from account to transaction
• Analyze platform-specific fraud patterns
• Automate workflows using leading AI techniques
• Design frameworks for robust model testing
• Handle real-time incident response and analysis
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years in fraud or risk modeling
• Advanced skills in SQL and Python programming
• Ex...