Staff Data Scientist

BAM Ventures; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Financial security resources

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a seasoned Data Scientist to design and implement advanced data science models supporting diverse business needs. You will collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver robust solutions, and promote best practices in data science.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior scientists, ensuring data quality, and driving impactful analytics across product and GTM teams within a balanced hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with at least six years of experience.
• Strong data science and analytical skills with the ability to structure and execute complex analyses and build business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering continuous learning.

Skills

Data science

SQL

Python

Excel

Statistics

A/B testing

Product analytics

Casual inference

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Power BI

Job description

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

This job will design and implement advanced data science models to support business needs. You will work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Your role involves driving best practices in data science, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision-making.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with at least six years of experience.
• Strong data science and analytical skills, with the ability to structure and execute complex analyses and build business cases that evaluate benefits, costs, risks, and trade-offs.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with hands‑on experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Excel, statistical techniques, data visualization, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use AI and advanced analytics to build reusable solutions for portfolio measurement, A/B testing, strategy optimisation, and performance analysis.
• Must have experience in end-to-end product experimentation, Product Analytics, Casual Inference, Python/SQL.
• Experience applying Machine Learning techniques to support product/business decision-making.
• Strong understanding of experimental design, test-and-learn methodologies, and performance measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to translate analytical findings into practical business strategies and implementation requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex findings succinctly to senior management.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across Product, GTM, Engineering, and other Data Science teams.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, identify and resolve issues, and recommend improvements to strategies, and processes.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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