Data Science Intern

PayPal • San Jose, CA

389d • $22 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Data Scientist Intern to join the SMB Portfolio Analytics team, someone passionate about problem-solving and skilled at extracting actionable insights from data through in-depth analysis. PayPal's Global SMB Portfolio Analytics team provides the connecting fiber between Strategy, Go-To-Market, Product, and Marketing teams. We collaborate closely with senior leadership to deliver analytical insights, perform merchant segmentation, drive global initiatives, and develop self-serve tools to empower our teams and enhance decision-making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience analyzing large, multi-dimensional datasets and converting insights into actionable solutions.
• B.S. in a quantitative field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and visualization tools like Tableau or Looker; experience with Python or R is a plus, with comfort in handling complex datasets.
• Strong understanding of statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression) and experience designing and evaluating experiments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Passionate about problem-solving and comfortable with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Become an SMB domain expert and conduct data analysis to drive financial benefits without compromising customer experience.
• Challenge the status quo and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Work closely with product leaders to understand new offerings and recommend key metrics for performance tracking.
• Identify key metrics, perform in-depth data analysis, and create executive-friendly insights to drive decisions and prioritization.
• Analyze business performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend optimal solutions for improvement.
• Synthesize large datasets with attention to detail, presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to resolve data tracking issues and build necessary pipelines.
• Define and implement best practices in analytics and experimentation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options
• Health and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees