Sr Data Scientist
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet
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Job posted 1 week ago.
Company Overview
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
Seeking a Senior Data Scientist to build AI‑powered analysis tools. You'll mine structured/unstructured data, partner across teams, and deliver insights that boost efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve case resolution speed.
Essential Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of advanced data science models.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
* Drive best practices in data science.
* Ensure data quality and integrity in all processes.
* Mentor and guide junior data scientists.
* Stay updated with the latest trends in data science.
Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in data science or machine learning, with at least 2 years applying AI/ML to operations, risk, or fraud domains.
* Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and ML libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
* Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, or AI agents is a strong plus.
* Deep understanding of root cause analysis, anomaly detection, or incident forensics.
* Proven ability to translate business problems into data science solutions.
* Familiarity with MLOps tools and concepts (e.g., model serving, observability, retraining).
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field. PhD a plus.
Recruitment Safety Note
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
Work Model
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.
Benefits
We offer 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
To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx.
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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.
REQ ID: R0128044
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