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Staff Data Scientist, Fraud
PayPal
Chicago, Illinois, United States of AmericaPosted Jul 22, 2026 · 5d ago$161k – $239k
Full-time$161k – $239kStaffHybridFintech
About this role
PayPal is seeking a Staff Data Scientist to join their fraud fighting teams in Chicago. You will optimize fraud detection models, analyze model performance, and extract insights from complex data to enhance decision-making and combat emerging threats. This role involves leading data science projects, developing models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What we are looking for
6- Optimize existing fraud detection models
- Analyze model performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Translate complex data patterns into actionable intelligence
- Enhance decision-making capabilities for fraud investigators
- Lead and manage data science projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Skills mentioned
1Data Science
