Lead Data Scientist, Experimentation & Analytics

Mastercard Inc.; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for the Test and Learn team. The role focuses on analytic research, applying advanced data science methods to real-world business challenges, and translating insights into scalable product solutions.

You will drive experimentation, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and mentor teammates to foster a growth-oriented team culture. A strong background in statistics, ML, and analytics is required with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data science OR equivalent graduate coursework.

Responsibilities

• Drive the research of new functionality within an analytics platform used by the world's largest organizations to make critical, multi-million-dollar decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with product management to understand and solve customer needs requiring novel analytic solutions.
• Work hand-in-hand with engineering teams to help guide the implementation of your analytic ideas into our products.
• Collaborate with leaders across the business unit to identify problems and drive innovative solutions.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Causal inference

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Analytics

Communication

Project management

Education

Statistics

Mathematics

Computer science

Engineering

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for the Test and Learn team. The role focuses on analytic research, applying advanced data science methods to real-world business challenges, and translating insights into scalable product solutions.

You will drive experimentation, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and mentor teammates to foster a growth-oriented team culture. A strong background in statistics, ML, and analytics is required with excellent communication skills.