Principal Data Scientist​ - R&D

About this role

Our Purpose

*Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.*

Title and Summary

Principal Data Scientist - R&DOverview

We are looking for a talented Principal Data Scientist to join with our Foundry Research and Development team to build innovative products delivered at scale to global markets.
The Foundry Research and Development team is built on a foundation of research and development, mining innovation internally, innovating new product lines with emerging technology, managing new products from inception to market validation and engaging strategically with start-ups to shape the future of commerce with and for our customers. This team operates across geographies and technology domains, tackling complex challenges to bring innovative payment solutions and services to market.
At Mastercard Foundry, we empower innovation by exploring emerging technologies and building cutting-edge solutions that help define the future of commerce globally.

Responsibilities:

• Architects, designs and develops advanced machine learning models, predictive algorithms, and statistical solutions to solve complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s strategic goals and technical standards.
• Communicates complex insights and data solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership, by drawing upon sophisticated data analysis, visualization, and feature engineering.
• Leads and influences high-priority data science initiatives, guiding teams on best practic...