Sr. Data Scientist

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist | Team | Cincinnati or Boston, Hybrid

Are you ready to write your next chapter? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our ever evolving  Payment Strategic Routing team to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

About the team

The Payment Strategic Routing team collaborates with clients and internal partners to enhance payment processing through intelligent routing strategies. We leverage data-driven insights and AI/ML techniques to optimize transaction efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize success rates.

Our mission is to revolutionize payment orchestration with cutting-edge technology, creating seamless and cost-effective payment experiences.

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions that drive strategic decision-making and payment optimization. Working with business and technology teams, you’ll apply advanced analytics to improve routing efficiency, mitigate fraud, and enhance transaction performance on our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, business acumen, and an innovative mindset to shape the future of payments.

What you’ll own

• Collaborate with business partners to understand and document requirements with specific use cases

• Data analysis through collecting, processing, and analyzing large data sets from various sources across the business

• Identify and evaluate new data sources (internal and external) to support and drive improvements in predictive models

• Utilize advanced data analytics, statistical analysis, hypothesis testing and develop machine learning algorithms to provide business     value from data products

• Implement and deploy models and ML algorithms into a production environment with all the necessary controls in place

• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data science and machine learning

• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle, developing reusable patterns

• Work with Big Data and transform complex datasets into more usable formats

• Create and present analyses to internal and external partners and clients

• Document models and write code to track and monitor models and product performance

• Understand the realities of model development and make pragmatic and business-aware choices when trading-off sophistication and accuracy versus implementation and performance costs

Where you’ll own it

You’ll own it in our vibrant Cincinnati or Boston Hub on a hybrid schedule!

What you bring

• Strong knowledge in data science theory, machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modelling, data visualization, and data analysis

• Proficient in data science tools and programming languages such as Python, R, Scala, SQL and the associated ML / Data science frameworks

• Experience with AWS, Snowflake and Databrick plus other cloud-based environment and tools

• Experience in delivering within cloud-based data platforms

• Experience working in Agile cross-functional teams in a project-based environment

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, and effectively interact with various functional areas and facilities

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team, and time management skills

• Highly analytical with strong, demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking capabilities

Education Requirements:

• Graduate Degree in a Quantitative field (Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science) or relevant experience.

• 5+ years work experience.

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.

• Time to support charities and give back to your community.

• Parental leave policy.

• Global recognition platform.

• Virgin Pulse access.

• Global employee assistance program

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.

•  Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.

• Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn. #LI-KM1  #TechInd2025

Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $123,810.00 - $207,980.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  

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