Staff Data Scientist
PayPal (company site, opens in a new tab)5+ yrsChennaiOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–60 LPA
Posted 10h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and manage end-to-end data science projects ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
- Develop, maintain, and audit advanced data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to extract actionable insights and support decision-making.
- Mentor junior data scientists and promote best practices in data quality, experimentation, and analytical methods.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience with at least a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for handling large complex datasets, with hands-on experience in advanced data science techniques including Machine Learning and experimental design.
- Experience in product analytics, A/B testing, causal inference, and performance measurement is mandatory.
- Work Experience Required: At least 5 years; Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in leading complex analytic projects tightly integrated with business strategy and able to influence multiple stakeholders across functions like Product, GTM, and Engineering.
- Skilled in translating analytical findings into practical strategies, with a demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Expertise in experimental design, product experimentation, and building reusable AI-based solutions relevant to payment or fintech domain preferred but not explicitly stated.