Tech Lead - Data Scientist
Obsidian Security · Newport Beach, California, USA
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Obsidian Security's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Obsidian Security's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Obsidian Security
- high 25 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 43 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Obsidian Security's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Obsidian Security.
About this role
As a Tech Lead - Data Scientist at Obsidian Security, you will drive the development of the company's core ontology for unified security configuration analysis and threat detection. You'll lead a small team to scale this ontology across various enterprise applications, automate R&D tasks, and engage with security teams to translate complex security challenges into data and machine learning problems. Your role will require a deep understanding of security concepts and the ability to communicate effectively with technical practitioners.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Obsidian Security as an employer.
What you need
- 6+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied research
- 2+ years in a technical leadership role
- Track record of shipping production ML or data systems at scale
- Expert-level proficiency in Python and modern ML/data tooling
- Working knowledge of core security domains or strong ability to learn
- Experience formulating fuzzy business or security problems as concrete ML/data problems
What you get
- Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
- Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
- Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
- 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
- Personal and professional development resources
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is $220,000 - $250,000 USD, but may vary based on location and experience
- Role involves deep engagement with complex application platforms, which may require significant learning and exploration
- Position requires a strong curiosity and willingness to dive into detailed technical documentation
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