Forecasting Data Scientist

Visa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Visa is seeking a Data Scientist to solve complex business problems with advanced data science techniques and AI/ML models. You will lead the design of large-scale data systems and influence business decisions with actionable insights.

Role requires collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing, and comfort communicating complex concepts to stakeholders. In-office presence is required at least 3 days per week for US roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience with a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD).
• Experience with time series forecasting methodologies, including SARIMA/SARIMAX or VAR/VECM.
• Familiarity with generative forecasting approaches such as TimesFM, TimeGPT, or related AI forecasting tools.
• Experience incorporating AI and automation into data science workflows to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, R, Spark).
• Experience with data science tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with real-world data sets and building scalable models.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex business problems using advanced data science techniques.
• Develop and execute a vision for data science capabilities aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and development of large-scale data science systems.
• Apply models to drive business impact and stay current with industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain expertise in multiple programming languages and data science tools.
• Identify opportunities for data science to impact the business and present results to leadership.

Skills

Time series forecasting

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

AI/ML modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Python

R

Spark

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Role Summary: The Data Scientist is responsible for solving complex business problems using advanced data science techniques, AI/ML models, and data-driven frameworks. This role develops and executes a vision for data science capabilities, leading the design and development of large-scale systems and fostering innovation within the team. The Data Scientist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions, communicates technical concepts to stakeholders, and influences business decisions with actionable insights.

All roles require digital fluency, including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex business problems using advanced data science techniques, AI/ML models, and frameworks.
• Develop and execute a vision for data science capabilities aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and development of large-scale data science systems and foster innovation within the team.
• Apply advanced data science techniques and models to drive business impact and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science capabilities and communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain expertise in multiple programming languages and data science tools.
• Identify opportunities for data science to drive business impact and present results to senior leadership and business partners.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2 or more years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD).

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD).
• Experience with time series forecasting methodologies, including classical approaches such as SARIMA/SARIMAX or Vector-Autoregression / Vector-Error-Correction, and advanced local/global forecasting methods such as N-HiTS, TFT, DeepAR, NeuralProphet, or similar techniques.
• Familiarity with emerging time series foundation models and generative forecasting approaches, such as TimesFM, TimeGPT, or related AI-driven forecasting tools, with a demonstrated ability to stay current with new developments in forecasting and applied machine learning.
• Experience incorporating AI and automation capabilities into regular data science workflows to improve forecasting accuracy, experimentation speed, model monitoring, optimization, scalability, and overall team efficiency.
• Experience in developing advanced data science models.
• Experience in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Spark).
• Experience with data science tools and technologies (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience working with real-world data sets and building scalable models from large-scale data.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, engineering, marketing).
• Experience in project management and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience working in global organizations and collaborating with stakeholders and development teams across regions.
• Experience in deep learning, machine learning, recommendation systems, generative models, and statistical analyses.
• Experience working with global organizations and roles requiring collaboration with stakeholders and partners worldwide.
• Previous exposure to financial services or payments industry.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $137,400.00 to $ 212,500.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

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