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 Description Summary:
Job Description:
What you need to know about the role :-
PayPal’s App Growth team is at the forefront of revolutionizing global commerce through AI, ML and data science. We’re seeking a Staff Data Scientist to drive innovation in our team, directly impacting how millions of customers worldwide interact with the Paypal App and it’s myriad ecosystem of products.
Meet our team :-
The App, Growth and Wallet ML team plays a critical role in driving acceleration for PayPal’s App Surface by leveraging Advanced ML techniques, causal modeling and experimentation. We sit at the intersection of Strategy, Product, and Data Science, using data to transform our user growth story and enhance customer experience for 400 million+ global users.
Your way to impact :-
You will build advanced models to understand, explain, predict and influence customer behaviour onPaypal’s Digital surfaces, and their financial performance metrics and control guardrails. Your work will directly enhance PayPal’s customer experience through data-driven improvements to digital wallet features, while conducting rigorous analyses to influence executive decision-making and product strategy.
Your day to day :-
In your day to dayrole you will,
Lead end-to-end machine learning projects, from problem definition to deployment, focusing on digital wallet optimization and user experience enhancement
Perform deep-dive analyses including causal inference analysis, A/B testing, and financial projections to drive product decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex data challenges affecting customer experience
Design and implement sophisticated ML models using advanced statistical techniques to optimize digital wallet features
Develop and maintain data pipelines while establishing best practices for analytics and experimentation
Demonstrated a clear understanding of the product context and customer’s interaction with Paypal’s financial products
What do you need to bring-
Ph.D. or Masters degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related) with 6+ years of experience in machine learning and causal inference
Strong expertise in Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks, with experience handling large-scale datasets
Proven track record in experimental design, A/B testing, and statistical analysis
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with product analytics and a deep understanding of payment systems (preferred)
**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
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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. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
Who We Are:
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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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.
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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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.