PayPal · 3 hours ago
Senior Product Data Scientist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $213K/yr
2+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Checkout Analytics team who will leverage extensive data to uncover actionable insights and enhance the consumer experience while collaborating with diverse functional teams across the organization.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Conduct deep-dive analyses on key business trends from multiple angles, delivering insights in clear, actionable presentations
Design visually engaging data outputs that are intuitive for end-users to explore and understand
Define critical metrics and develop executive-facing dashboards to monitor business performance and track progress on high-priority initiatives
Identify key business levers, establish cause-and-effect relationships, and effectively communicate insights to stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions
Collaborate with teams across Risk, Product, Marketing, and others to analyze performance trends, identify root causes, and solve complex challenges
Facilitate new product launches by developing test-and-control plans and implementing continuous monitoring to assess product performance
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, proactively anticipating and addressing potential executive inquiries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree, and a PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering) or equivalent industry experience
2-4 plus years of professional experience in an analytical role, with proven success managing teams of analysts or data scientists
Proficiency in databases, spreadsheets, and statistical tools, with advanced skills in SQL, data mining, and BigQuery analytics (Google Cloud)
Extensive experience in experimentation, including designing, executing, and analyzing product or feature launches
Expertise in synthesizing complex data into clear, actionable insights and narratives
Experience working with large, multi-dimensional datasets and solving analytical challenges
Familiarity with one or more tools such as Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebooks, Teradata, Hadoop/Hive, SQL, and BigQuery is highly desirable
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to deliver actionable recommendations based on analysis
Advanced proficiency with reporting tools like Tableau and Excel for creating and sharing insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex problems into simpler terms, and effectively influence both peers and senior leadership
Preferred
Industry experience in payments, eCommerce, or financial services is a plus
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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