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This role pays more than
52%
of similar roles. Most pay
$136,950–$208,800
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$162k
versus about
$173k
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
96 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$160,500–$259,158
across 91 roles with salary data.
JOB TITLE: Sr Data Scientist
The Sr Data Scientist will join the team to lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models and algorithms. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists while driving best practices. You will conceive, design, and monitor risk management strategies to manage fraud losses and improve business profitability for consumer credit products. You will utilize large, complex datasets to identify gaps in fraud risk controls and formulate solutions that balance user experience with loss exposure. The role requires proficiency in Python and SQL, along with a background in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Finance, or Economics. You will communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences to solve critical fraud prevention problems.
What does a Data Scientist earn?
Median $173200 from 338 postings across 66 companies.
Data Science
Advanced Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Python
SQL
Data Visualization
Data Governance
Statistical Analysis
Data Quality
Metric Design
Data Lineage
Root-Cause Analysis
Automation
Risk Management
Data Integrity