Sr Data Scientist

Company: PayPal, Inc.
Location: San Jose
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

The CompanyPayPal 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 Description Summary:We are looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist for the P2P Analytics team who is very strong at generating valuable insights from data through deep dive analysis, experienced at supporting new product launches by establishing test and control plans and ensuring constant monitoring is in place to track product performance.Job Description:Job Title: Senior Data ScientistMeet Our Team:Consumer GADS (Global Analytics and Data Science) shapes the strategy of our Consumer Products at PayPal and Venmo through data driven decision making. P2P (Peer to Peer payments) is a flagship product that you'll be working on analytics for as a part of this team.Your Way to Impact:We are looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist for our P2P Analytics team who goes above and beyond simply providing reports and analyses. This person will need to take end to end ownership on key initiatives and projects. The candidate will also help generate insights by mining P2P's rich data and support experimentation efforts driven by the consumer product organization. In the process, this person will develop a deep understanding of the P2P consumer experience, Payment business, our site functionality, further strengthen their analytic skills, and gain exposure to a wide variety of functional teams within PayPal.Your Day-to-Day:

• Perform deep dive analyses on key business trends from multiple perspectives and package the insights into easily consumable presentations.
• Make data visually appealing and simple to both navigate and comprehend for end-users.
• Identify key metrics and drive the building of exec-facing dashboards to track progress of the business and its highest priority initiatives.
• Identify key business levers, establish cause & effect, and communicate key findings to various stakeholders to facilitate data driven decision-making.
• Engage in problem solving with Risk, Product, Marketing, and various other teams to determine performance trends and root causes.
• Support new product launches by establishing test and control plans and ensuring constant monitoring is in place to track product performance.
• Create close relationships with stakeholders to anticipate & answer questions that might be asked by executives.What You Need to Bring:
  • A successful candidate will bring at least 5+ years of professional experience within an analytical role.
  • Experience analyzing very large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets is required.
  • Advanced SQL experience is required, preferable with Big Query analytics (Google Cloud).
  • Proficiency with database, spreadsheet, and statistical tools.
  • Experience working in the consumer product space is highly preferred.
  • Experimentation knowledge and experience is required.
  • Expertise in stitching together findings to convey coherent insights.
  • Experience with one or multiple of the following will be highly desirable; Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebooks, Teradata, Hadoop/Hive, SQL, BigQuery.
  • Ability to solve problems analytically and create actionable recommendations.
  • Advanced ability to use reporting tools like Tableau and/or Excel to share analysis.
  • Work experience in the payments, ecommerce, or financial services industry is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in a quantitative field (such as Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Engineering) or equivalent field experience is preferred.Additional Job Description:Subsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 0PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $84,500 to $204,600.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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more.Who We Are: 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.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.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please .We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York City. Click to view the notice.
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