At Elementus, we are revolutionizing blockchain analytics with cutting-edge software that promotes transparency, auditability, and trust. Our mission is to empower institutions with data-driven tools for regulatory compliance, financial analysis, and criminal investigation. By turning blockchain data into actionable insights, we illuminate complex financial and criminal risks, fostering greater understanding and accountability in this transformative technology space.
If you are passionate about solving uncharted data challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, experimental environment, we want you on our team!
The Role
As a Data Scientist at Elementus, you will play a central role in building and enhancing our blockchain analytics products. You’ll work on complex data modeling, entity attribution, and graph-based solutions, partnering cross-functionally with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking problems, design scalable algorithms, and drive actionable insights in blockchain data—an industry where the answers are often undefined.
Core Responsibilities
- Innovate: Identify opportunities where data models can unlock new insights into blockchain ecosystems and financial risks.
- Build Models: Design and improve entity attribution models and other proprietary solutions for blockchain data analysis.
- Collaborate: Partner with engineering and business teams to deliver projects on time and drive product innovation.
- Optimize Systems: Maintain and enhance the operational toolbox for the data science team.
- Analyze & Prototype: Apply advanced statistical methods, graph algorithms, and machine learning to solve challenging problems.
- Explore & Iterate: Continuously experiment with new tools, data sources, and methodologies to refine analytical models.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a data science or machine learning role.
- Advanced proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python/Pandas, JavaScript/Node.js, or Java).
- Experience working with SQL/No-SQL databases; interest in exploring graph databases is a plus.
- Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its data structures.
- Demonstrated ability to read white papers, replicate results, and propose improvements.
- Hands-on experience developing and applying graph-based algorithms to large-scale data.
- Degree in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science).
Stand Apart By Demonstrating
- Passion for blockchain analytics and curiosity about emerging technologies.
- Proactivity in identifying problems, asking the right questions, and exploring solutions.
- Resourcefulness in gathering data from unconventional sources and integrating new tools.
- Versatility in solving complex problems using various analytical methods and tools.
- Experience with data-intensive systems or machine learning pipelines for real-world applications.
- Strong communication skills to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies.
Why Join Elementus?
- Work on impactful, first-of-its-kind problems in the blockchain space.
- Collaborate with a team of experts who are passionate about innovation and data transparency.
- Own and shape key products that address critical challenges in blockchain analysis.
- Grow your skills and career in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment.
Compensation
$155K-$170K base salary, plus equity and a full range of medical benefits.
This range is based on the role, experience, and New York City market standards, in compliance with local regulations.
