Data Scientist

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers, enabling digital and mobile payments worldwide.
$72,700 - $176,000
Data
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Data Scientist

PayPal is seeking a Data Scientist to join their BNPL Analytics team, focusing on Buy Now Pay Later products. This role combines deep analytical expertise with product strategy to drive data-informed decisions. The position offers an opportunity to work with vast datasets of user behavior and transactions, directly impacting PayPal's product development and customer experience.

The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic team that shapes PayPal's BNPL strategy through rigorous analysis and experimentation. You'll work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with product leaders to launch and measure new solutions, while having the flexibility of both office and remote work.

PayPal offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, equity, retirement plans, and unique perks like a 4-week sabbatical program. The company's mission to democratize financial services creates a meaningful context for your work, as you'll be contributing to making financial services more accessible globally.

This role is perfect for a data-driven professional who combines strong technical skills with business acumen. You'll need expertise in SQL, Python or R, and statistics, along with the ability to communicate complex findings to stakeholders. The position offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to impact how millions of people interact with financial services.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Data Scientist

  • Launch, measure, and scale new solutions for PayPal App and website
  • Identify opportunities through deep dive analyses of behavioral and transactional data
  • Translate business problems into actionable data-driven analyses
  • Size potential impact of new ideas for product roadmaps
  • Create dashboards and reports for key metrics
  • Partner with product leaders on metrics for new features
  • Define best practices in analytics instrumentation and experimentation
  • Support multiple projects in fast-paced environment

Requirements For Data Scientist

Python
  • Data-driven mindset with a degree in quantitative discipline (Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics)
  • At least 3 years of experience analyzing large, multi-dimensional data sets
  • Experience influencing product strategy through analyses
  • Understanding of statistics and experience designing complex experiments
  • Fluent in SQL and experience with Python or R
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with visualization tools like Tableau preferred
  • Prior work experience in product analytics preferred

Benefits For Data Scientist

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off
  • 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and leadership training
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible hybrid work model (3 days office, 2 days choice)

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