Manager, Data Scientist

Mastercard is seeking a Manager, Data Scientist to join the Optimization Solutions team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining advanced analytics and data science solutions to drive business impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, and experience in data management, mining, analytics, reporting, product development, and quantitative analysis.

Requirements

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Data Science, Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in data management, mining, analytics, reporting, product development, and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, Spark, Hadoop platforms (Hive, Impala, Airflow, NiFi), and SQL.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, libraries, data structures, and software architecture.
• Experience with BI platforms like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to translate data into compelling insights.
• Ability to articulate the business value of products and contribute to sales enablement.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Effective as both a team player and an individual contributor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities