This role pays more than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,800–$184,900
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$187k
versus about
$156k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About PayPal
PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.
PayPal currently has
84 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$160,500–$235,826
across 84 roles with salary data.
Senior Data Scientist position available in Chicago, IL for a role within PayPal’s risk management team. This senior-level role involves leading the development and implementation of advanced data science models to combat fraud and abuse by leveraging Python, SQL, and BigQuery. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing decision models, integrating prediction models into systems, optimizing risk frictions, and ensuring data integrity through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have expertise in applying machine learning algorithms for financial data analysis, developing regression-based default models, and building scalable data pipelines using Python and cloud tools. The role requires extensive experience in deploying analytical models to production environments and communicating findings to stakeholders. This position addresses critical business challenges in the fraud detection space at a large scale, ensuring PayPal’s customers remain safe while maintaining operational efficiency.