Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
San Jose, CA -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
3/31/2025
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:
Manager of Data Science for Analytics and Machine LearningJob 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 Data Science Manager for the App Core Experiences Team to drive innovation in our team, directly impacting how millions of customers worldwide interact with the Paypal App and its myriad ecosystem of products.
Meet our team
The App, Core, and Growth DS teams are critical in driving acceleration for PayPal’s App Surface by leveraging Advanced ML modeling 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.
Job Description
The Role:
We are looking for a passionate & dynamic Data Science Manager who can challenge the status quo and drive data-backed decision-making leveraging the power of strategic partnerships. The Data Science Manager is responsible for analyzing merchant product performance and health, triaging the
issue, and providing recommendations on the best course solution and optimization. The position will work in close partnership with a host of internal teams to ensure that the customer's needs are well addressed. The job requires the candidate to build and maintain close working relations with the various cross-functional stakeholders.
About You:
Strong Python/R and SQL skills with a lot of attention to granular details in data
Expertise in stitching together findings to convey coherent insights
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform deep-dive analyses on key business trends from multiple perspectives and package the insights into easily consumable presentations and documents
Track the Merchant Product Performance, and proactively monitor KPIs & identify/close the gaps.
Engage in problem-solving with the product and various merchant-facing teams to determine performance trends and root causes.
Use A/B Testing, causal inferences, analytics, market research, and competitive analysis to drive decision-making.
Support new product launches for merchants by ensuring constant monitoring is in place to track product performance.
Partner with various internal teams to ensure the merchant’s analytic needs are addressed proactively.
Create strong stakeholder relationships, anticipating & answering questions from internal and external parties.
Work closely with senior leadership to keep them informed on the performance of key onboarding products.
Required Skills
Master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative field (such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or Engineering) or equivalent field experience
5-8 years of professional experience in a data science role
Proficiency with database, spreadsheet, and statistical tools
Advanced Python and SQL experience, preferably with Big Query
Experience analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional data sets.
Ability to solve problems analytically and create actionable recommendations through the analysis of application level and user experience data
Ability to plan, organize, and work on large performance program efforts
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
High energy and a desire to work in a results-oriented, fast-growing cross-functional environment.
Work experience in the payments, e-commerce, or financial services industry is a plus
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to influence cross-functional teams are a plus
Prior work experience with management consulting, investment banking, analytics, and/or consumer financial products is highly valued
Additional Job Description:
Subsidiary:
PayPalTravel Percent:
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PayPal 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. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is
$96900 to $234300For 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:
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 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.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
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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