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Lead advanced optimisation projects and design scalable ML architectures, including custom loss functions, evaluation frameworks, and distributed data pipelines, while mentoring junior team members and ensuring production‑grade code and test coverage.
5+ years building large‑scale machine‑learning models, strong expertise in frequentist and Bayesian statistics, supervised/unsupervised techniques, model explainability, and production‑grade Python; ability to work with Spark/Dask and communicate with product stakeholders.
The role drives Checkout.com’s payment flow improvements by delivering robust, multi‑objective ML solutions that power decisioning systems for billions of transactions worldwide.
Candidates who thrive on solving complex, high‑impact problems, enjoy shaping architecture, mentoring others, and bridging technical work with business goals in a fast‑moving fintech environment.
Company Description
We’re Checkout.com. You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.
We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.
Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.
If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.
With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.
About the Role
Checkout.com is looking for an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced optimisation projects and champion the development of robust, sustainable ML architectures. You will be responsible for the enhancing payment flow through data and ML services, advancing the complex problem of multi-objective optimisation. You will work closely with other Senior and Staff Data Scientists to shape the architecture of our decisioning systems.
About You
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Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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