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The role leads paid marketing measurement and analytics, developing scalable frameworks to evaluate media effectiveness and translate findings into recommendations for optimizing marketing investments.\n\nResponsibilities\nLead and manage data science projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals\nDevelop and maintain data models, algorithms, and reporting systems to support data analysis and decision-making\nAnalyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that drive strategic initiatives\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide actionable insights\nEnsure data quality and integrity through regular audits and validation processes\nMentor and guide junior data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement\n\nSkills\n5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience\nAdvanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis\nStrong experience with Python or R for statistical analysis, experimentation, causal inference, and predictive modeling\nHands-on experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI for campaign performance tracking and visualization\nDeep understanding of paid media measurement, including attribution, incrementality testing, geo-experimentation, marketing mix modeling, and ROI optimization\nExperience measuring performance across major paid media platforms and channels\nExperience developing scalable marketing measurement frameworks, analytical tools, or solutions from the ground up\nAbility to translate complex analyses into clear insights and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders\nStrong communication and presentation skills, including experience influencing senior leaders and investment decisions\nStrong collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across Paid Media, Marketing Strategy, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Analytics teams\nAbility to independently lead complex analytical projects, identify measurement gaps, and recommend improvements to campaign and investment strategies\nProactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\nBenefits\nAdditional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.\nFor the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.\nGenerous paid time off.\nHealthcare coverage for you and your family.\nResources to create financial security and support your mental health.\n\nCompany Overview\nVenmo offers an app that allows users to share and make payments with friends for a variety of services. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://venmo.com.\n\nCompany H1B Sponsorship\nVenmo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1192 in 2026, 1113 in 2025, 913 in 2024, 775 in 2023, 921 in 2022, 1051 in 2021, 1049 in 2020. 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