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# Sr Data Scientist at PayPal

Compensation · Listed in posting

$119,558 – $199,500/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Chicago, Illinois

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 23, 2026

## Description

PayPal is hiring a Senior Data Scientist in Chicago, Illinois, to design, develop, and maintain data-driven solutions for loss-rate risk management. The role involves forecasting, rule and strategy implementation, monitoring solution efficacy, presenting risk strategies to senior management, and collaborating with Product, Business Unit, data science, and technology teams. The position requires a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience, along with experience in predictive modeling, SQL, R, Python, relational databases, and financial risk analysis. The role offers partial telecommuting and a hybrid schedule with three office days and two flexible days.

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