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Tech Lead - Data Scientist

Obsidian Security · Newport Beach, California, USA

Posted about 3 months ago

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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.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
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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Listed by Obsidian Security on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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