PayPal Sr Decision Scientist 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

85267045

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Drive best practices in data science.
• Ensure data quality and integrity in all processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in data science.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

In your role as a Decision Scientist, you will:

• Research and define the challenges and limitations of the fine line between automated fraud and legitimate AI-driven engagements.
• You’ll collaborate with internal and external partners to set the standard of the signals acquisition for agentic traffic.
• Track and measure performance against KPIs and goals to identify and mitigate fraud risk and enable growth
• Develop and own data-driven risk decision strategies to support PayPal’s risk and business goals
• Utilize bottom-up, story based, innovative techniques to apply analytical know how onto PayPal’s risk strategies
• Plan, drive and execute projects from start to finish, with partners across the company, to develop cutting edge, scalable and safe solutions
• Work with product and platform teams to develop cutting edge, scalable and safe products, to enhance the experience for our global customers
• Grow ongoing communication with partners across the company and share updates with senior leaders effectively and while translating complex problems into simpler terms
• Plan and measure experiments to analyze incremental value of new intelligence feeds, from internal teams or vendors

What do you need to bring -

• Bachelor’s Degree (or above) in one of the following: economics, finance, engineering, exact sciences, etc.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in relevant positions, e.g.: decision scientist, data analyst, data scientist, product manager, background in identifying trends and patterns / risk management / law enforcement or military intelligence units

• Technical orientation; experience in SQL / Python / other programming language
• Independent, self-driven, with a strong sense of accountability.

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, business mindset

• Quick-thinker, fast learner, self-starter, inquisitive, forward thinking

Great advantages:

• Experience forfraud/risk/intelligence
• Experience for AI Agentic engagements
• Experience with Device Intelligence
• Experience with automation tools/scripting
• Experience with internet protocols

Travel Percent:

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 $123,500 to $212,850

Our Benefits:

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