PayPal Staff Data Scientist 

United States, California, San Jose 

373390871

This job will design and implement advanced data science models to support business needs. You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Your role involves driving best practices in data science, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Expected Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 7 years of experience analyzing large, multi-dimensional data sets and synthesizing insights into actionable solutions
• At least 3 years of experience in managing analytics teams
• Data driven mindset with a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in any quantitative discipline such as Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics
• Experience in Advanced Analytics: Causal Inference and ML models.
• Fluent in SQL and Python
• Experience analyzing very large, complex, multi-dimensional data set
• Experience with one or multiple of the following will be highly desirable; Jupyter Notebooks, Teradata, Hadoop/Hive, BigQuery
• Domain expertise in payments or other financial services
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to influence cross-functional teams
• Prior work experience in a product analytics space would be highly valued
• A passion for problem-solving and comfort with ambiguity

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The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350

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