Senior Data Scientist, Test & Learn — AI & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship culture

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Test and Learn, to advance analytic research and build innovative experimentation capabilities used by global clients.

You will work with product, engineering and leadership across the business to translate advanced analytics into scalable, commercial solutions. The role requires 5+ years in data science, expertise in ML and causal inference, and the ability to apply analytics to high-volume data to guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in data science OR equivalent graduate coursework.
• Experience of applying machine learning, causal inference, and/or generative and agentic AI to real world problems.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand complex technical concepts, coupled with strong business acumen to identify applications of technology to solve commercial questions
• Experience applying innovative analytics to high volume datasets to influence business decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving ability, with a focus on setting ambitious and achievable goals, managing timelines across multiple workstreams, and prioritizing risk/benefit tradeoffs.
• Enthusiastic about opportunities to collaborate with and mentor teammates to foster a supportive and growth-oriented team culture.
• Degree(s) in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or similar area preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive the research of new functionality within an analytics platform used by the world's largest organizations to make 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

Analytic research

Communication

Education

Statistics, mathematics, computer science, or engineering degree

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist, Test and Learn, to advance analytic research and build innovative experimentation capabilities used by global clients.

You will work with product, engineering and leadership across the business to translate advanced analytics into scalable, commercial solutions. The role requires 5+ years in data science, expertise in ML and causal inference, and the ability to apply analytics to high-volume data to guide strategic decisions.