Principal Data Scientist

Job Description   This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.   Candidates must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder     This position is remote in the Greater Boston Area   only   OR   h ybrid 3 days per week in   our   either our   Cincinnati, OH   or Atlanta, GA   office .    R eady to take your career   g lobal ?   Make your mark at one of the biggest name s   in   paym ents.   We are   seeking   an experienced and visionary   Principal Data Scientist   to   help scale   our Data Science and AI team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with ML software engineers, product managers, and other product delivery teams to build ML models and data-driven algorithms into robust, scalable, and production-ready products that optimize the end-to-end payment process. You will act as payment subject matter expert and apply   strong system   and product thinking to create new product concepts, influence and build development roadmaps, design intelligent decision engines, drive cross functional   initiatives   and mentor senior DS/ML engineers .    You will balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution, dividing your time between setting technical direction and actively   participating   in architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and selected implementation efforts.   What   you’ll   own    Strategy and vision:   Define the technical vision and strategy for new data driven product initiatives with a focus on end-to-end payment optimization, aligning them with business goals.   Develop scalable   and reusable   capabilities to power real-time machine learning      models (classification, ranking and optimization),   enable rapid experimentation at scale, and   support   continuous monitoring of ML products.   Technical contribution and leadership:   Oversee and participate hands-on in the conceptualization, development, production deployment, operation, validation, and maintenance of ML models and model update systems.    Establish and ensure adherence to best practices   for ML modeling. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in ML   and payment optimization, driving   adoption of   modern tools, frameworks, and infrastructure.   Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation and collaboration. Mentor   an elite team of data scientists    Cross-functional collaboration:   Partner with product, engineering, data, and compliance teams to integrate ML into products.    Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.   Collaborate with other Data Science leaders to establish an operating model for machine learning R&D that optimizes end-to-end delivery of business value.   What   you’ll   bring   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)   7+ years in ML research or engineering ;   5+ years building large-scale, real-time ML systems in production, including significant experience hands-on   Expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data   analysis ,   strong experience across the ML lifecycle and experimentation processes   Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn),   strong SQL and database experience (NoSQL and/or graph database experience is a plus)   Demonstrated ability to lead solution design   and execution,   translating   complex business requirements into actionable technology solutions   Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and business audiences at all levels, including executive leadership   It’s   a bonus if you have   Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services   Knowledge of payment systems (authorization lifecycle, tokenization, fraud/risk, real-time payments)   Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS,   GCP,   Snowflake, Databricks, Vertex AI)   Agile development experience   Experience in large companies, mature ML teams, and/or highly regulated industries   About the team   Our inclusive and global teams   win   together   every day.   We’re   proud to have the best minds in the industry , who you can learn from as you grow your career.   The people, the energy, the connections –   it’s   unmatched .   Come and be part of an ever - evolving company   and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.   What makes a   Globalpayer ?   Globalpayers   think like a client, act like an   owner   and win as one team.   We’re   curious and   innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact.   We empower each other to make decisions ,   a nd   it’s   our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.    Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a   Globalpayer . Apply now to   take your career   global.    #LI-AD1   Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $165,300.00-$249,675.00. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale.   EEOC Statement Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. 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