Data Science Manager, Fraud & Payments at PlayStation Global

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Entertainment, E-commerce, FintechIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in production, ideally in fraud, trust & safety, risk scoring, or payments
2+ years of demonstrated leadership of data scientists (formal management or senior technical leadership)
Strong Python and SQL, and experience with ML toolkits (scikit-learn, XGBoost, etc.)
Hands-on experience evaluating risk controls using experimentation, holdouts, or causal inference methods
Ability to navigate tradeoffs between fraud loss, authorization success, revenue impact, and user friction
Ability to simplify complex findings and influence product and operations decisions
Preferred
Experience with real-time scoring systems or streaming data architectures
Background in e-commerce, fintech, gaming, or digital marketplaces
Experience with causal inference frameworks in applied / non-ideal conditions
Familiarity with LLM classification or graph-based detection approaches

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop data scientists working on fraud detection, risk modeling, and payment optimization
Hire and grow talent; set clear expectations and provide ongoing career development and performance feedback
Design, evaluate, and productionize machine learning models for real-time decisioning and post-transaction review
Build standardized processes for experimentation, including champion vs challenger model evaluations, holdouts, and policy impact testing
Apply causal inference to measure the incremental impact of controls and payment routing strategies
Develop automated monitoring, anomaly detection, and alerting for emerging fraud patterns and behavior shifts
Establish predictable operating rhythms with Fraud Ops, Payments, and Engineering to align objectives and drive execution
Drive adoption of shared metrics, dashboards, and measurement frameworks across stakeholder teams

Skills

Machine Learning

Fraud Detection

Data Science

Payments Optimization

Experimentation Frameworks

Risk Modeling

Python

SQL

Statistical Analysis

PlayStation Global

Designs and markets gaming consoles and accessories

About PlayStation Global

Working at PlayStation offers the opportunity to be part of a leading company in the gaming industry, renowned for its cutting-edge technology like haptic feedback and 4K HDR visuals. Employees are immersed in a culture of innovation and excellence that pushes the boundaries of gaming and entertainment. Contributing to a globally recognized brand that consistently delivers high-quality, immersive gaming experiences, ensures a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

Foster City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1994Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health and wellness: Medical (PPO, HDHP, and HMO), dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, education reimbursement program, wellness reimbursement, identity theft protection, basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, business travel accident insurance, 4.5% 401(k) match, commuter program, additional voluntary programs (group legal, pet insurance, auto and home insruance), onsite flu shots and biometric screenings

Family and time off: 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, paid parental leave, adoption assistance program, 529 college savings plan match, back-up child care, parental and elder care coaching

Perks: Sony product discounts, passport perks program, monthly $10 Playstation Network voucher, employee referral bonus, game launch events

Risks

Increased competition from cloud gaming services may impact PlayStation's market share.

Semiconductor shortages could affect PlayStation 5 sales and customer satisfaction.

Cybersecurity threats pose risks to PlayStation Network's stability and user trust.

Differentiation

PlayStation Network offers a comprehensive suite of gaming and media services.

The platform supports a wide range of PlayStation consoles and devices.

PlayStation's integration with PSVR enhances its virtual reality gaming experience.

Upsides

PlayStation's acquisition of Haven Studios could boost exclusive game offerings.

The rise of cross-platform play can increase user engagement on PlayStation Network.

Growing VR market aligns with PlayStation's investment in PSVR technology.

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