Data Scientist-3 at Cashfree

Short Description:

Cashfree, a leading payments and API banking solutions company, seeks a Data Scientist-3 to shape and lead the data science roadmap, driving scalable machine learning solutions for various business sectors. The role involves providing technical leadership, hands-on contributions, team building, and fostering collaboration across product, business, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques, 5+ years of experience in applying these methods at scale, and familiarity with big data technologies. Cashfree, processing USD 20 Billion annually, offers an empowering work environment with transparent communication, flexible timings, and additional perks like meal coupons and Uber Credits.

Position: Data Scientist-3

Company: Cashfree Payments

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job type: On-site / Full time

About the Position:

Join our dynamic team at Cashfree, a pioneering payments and API banking solutions firm. We specialize in comprehensive payments solutions, facilitating seamless collection and disbursement for businesses across India through a user-friendly integration process. Our diverse offerings include an advanced payment gateway, a split payment solution tailored for marketplaces, a bank account verification API, and Auto Collect—a virtual account solution adept at matching inbound payments to customers. Co-founded by Akash Sinha, an alumnus of IIIT Hyderabad, and Reeju Datta, a graduate of IIT Kharagpur, Cashfree processes transactions totaling USD 20 Billion annually, establishing itself as a leading payment service provider in India. With over 50% market share among payment processors, we have harnessed technology to dominate payment disbursals in the country. Cashfree serves more than 100,000 businesses, facilitating payment collections, vendor payouts, wage payouts, bulk refunds, expense reimbursements, loyalty programs, and rewards. Our reach extends beyond India, with products being utilized in eight other countries, including the USA, Canada, and the UAE. Backed by esteemed investors such as Y Combinator, Apis Partners, State Bank of India (SBI), and incubated by PayPal, Cashfree boasts a clientele that includes renowned names like Dunzo, Xiaomi, Tencent, Delhivery, Zomato, Cred, Club Factory, and ExxonMobil.

Position Overview: As a Data Scientist-3, you will:

Collaborate with stakeholders to outline and lead the data science roadmap for one or more business sectors, establishing the data science process at Cashfree from the ground up.
Implement scalable machine learning solutions for production.
Provide technical and scientific leadership to the team.
Actively engage in hands-on work when required.
Recruit, coach, mentor, and foster the growth of the team.
Foster strong working relationships and collaboration with leaders in product development, business, and engineering.
Enhance and institute best practices in data science and engineering for the team.
Maintain a harmonious equilibrium between project delivery and applied research.

Candidate Profile:

Possess a profound understanding of contemporary machine learning techniques and their mathematical foundations.
Accumulate 5+ years of experience applying machine learning and statistical methods to address intricate problems at scale.
Demonstrate proficiency in big data technologies.

What We Offer:

Empowerment for decision-making at all levels.
Transparent communication that keeps everyone informed of our strategic direction, supplemented by honest feedback to facilitate rapid and holistic growth.
Flexible work timings and an excellent office environment.
Meal coupons and Uber Credits.

Please click here to apply.

Check our offerings below!

Success Stories

See all the Success Stories - here
Testimonials - here

You can check out other TakeOff Talent offerings that have helped 7,000+ people land jobs.

Offerings
📄 CV Review
📘 200 most-asked SQL interview questions with detailed solutions
📘 200 most-asked Python interview questions with detailed solutions
📊 SQL Crash Course
✍️ CV Writing for freshers
✍️ CV Writing
🛠️ Portfolio Project
🗣️ English Speaking Practice (Live 1:1)
🎯 Job Search Mentorship Package

In case of any questions around services above, write to us at vibhanshu@takeofftalent.com

Connect with our founder on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibvibgyor/

Video Gallery

Check more videos here>>

Other popular job openings

Concentrix is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Analyst role in India

Position: • Data Analyst (Specialist, Global Analytic Insights) Company: • Concentrix Location: • Gurgaon, Haryana, India Job type: • Full time Job mode: • Onsite Job requisition id: • R1638392 Years of experience: • Entry level to early career professionals (0-3 years of experience) Company description: • Concentrix is a global technology enabled services organization focused on enabling better business outcomes through analytics, digital operations, and intelligent solutions • The organization partners with global brands to strengthen customer engagement, operational efficiency, and long term growth • Operating across more than seventy countries, Concentrix supports organizations across industries such as technology, banking, healthcare, retail, and e commerce • The company combines data analytics, enterprise technology, and operational expertise to deliver measurable impact for clients • Concentrix follows a human centered approach while using technology and intel...

NielsenIQ is hiring for a FRESHER entry level Data Scientist / Data Analyst role in India

Position: • Data Scientist (this is more of a Data Analyst role as per the Job Description) • Entry level role focused on analytical problem solving and applied data science • Designed for fresh graduates and early career professionals • Opportunity to work closely with senior data scientists and business stakeholders • Exposure to real world consumer and retail data at scale • Role aligned with analytics driven product and insight development • Emphasis on experimentation, modeling, and insight generation • Suitable for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in applied data science Company: • NielsenIQ • Global leader in consumer intelligence and market measurement • Known for large scale data assets and analytics platforms • Trusted by leading brands and retailers worldwide • Strong focus on research, innovation, and data driven decision making • Operates across more than 100 markets globally • Part of a combined entity with GfK • Backed by Advent Internat...

Michael Page is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Engineer role in India

Position: Data Engineer focused on Python based data engineering solutions Entry level role designed for early career professionals Hands on role involving real world data pipeline development Opportunity to work closely with analytics and engineering teams Exposure to enterprise grade data platforms and workflows Role centered on building scalable and reliable data systems Emphasis on learning through production level responsibilities Suitable for fresh graduates and early career data professionals Focus on backend data processing rather than front end analytics Position aligned with long term growth in data engineering Company: Michael Page Global staffing and recruitment organization Operates across multiple continents and industries Known for professional services recruitment expertise Strong presence in technology and digital hiring Acts as a hiring partner for enterprise and mid sized firms Focuses on quality talent matching and long term place...

Swiggy is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Scientist role in India

Position: Data Scientist I Entry level individual contributor role focused on applied data science and machine learning Designed for freshers and early career professionals starting their journey in industrial data science Role emphasizes problem solving using data, statistics, machine learning, and deep learning Opportunity to work on real world business problems with visible customer and revenue impact Position involves close collaboration with product, engineering, analytics, and business teams Ownership driven role where the individual contributes from problem framing to deployment Exposure to large scale data systems and production grade ML workflows Strong focus on experimentation, modeling, and inference systems Ideal role for candidates looking to build a strong foundation in applied ML within a fast growing consumer tech company Company: Swiggy India based consumer technology and on demand convenience platform Known for large scale operations acros...

Standard Chartered is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data Analyst role in India

Position: • Data Analyst • Specialization in Risk Data Analytics • Entry level analytics focused role within banking risk functions • Exposure to financial data, risk indicators, and analytical reporting • Individual contributor role with scope to collaborate across risk and analytics teams Company: • Standard Chartered Bank • Global international banking organization • Operates across retail, corporate, commercial, and institutional banking • Known for strong governance, ethics, and risk management culture • Presence across Asia, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and Americas Location: • Chennai, India • Office based role • Part of India analytics and risk operations hub • Collaboration with regional and global stakeholders Job type: • Permanent employment • Full time opportunity • Long term career role within banking analytics Job mode: • Onsite • Office working model • Collaboration driven environment Job requisition id: • 45625 Years of experience: • Fresher ...

EXL is hiring for a FRESHER entry level Data Scientist / GenAI Engineer role in India

Position: Data Scientist Data Science Gen AI Engineer Entry level focused role aligned with applied data science and generative AI engineering Individual contributor position within advanced analytics and AI teams Designed for early career professionals with strong foundations in data and machine intelligence Company: EXL Global business consulting and services organization Strong presence across analytics, digital transformation, and AI driven solutions Known for long term client partnerships across multiple industries Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India Work conducted from client ready office environment Collaboration with India based and global stakeholders Job type: Full time Permanent role with long term growth potential Structured onboarding and skill development support Job mode: Onsite Daily collaboration with engineering, analytics, and consulting teams Direct exposure to real world enterprise AI use cases Job requisition id: Not di...

NTT DATA North America is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Data and Business Insights (Data Scientist role as per JD) Analyst role in India

Position: Data and Business Insights Analyst (work is more of a Data Scientist ) - Data Scientist role as per JD Focus on work related to natural language processing Involvement in applied analytics and data centric solutioning Primary responsibility to support ongoing and new initiatives that revolve around text based systems Works closely with technical teams to refine models, clean datasets, and demonstrate project outcomes Expected to showcase ability to work with end to end pipelines Plays a key part in preparing model inputs, interpreting findings, documenting results, and presenting them to senior members Contributes to development of modern analytics assets and supports innovation within the unit Assists in planning and improvement of model performance through repeated experimentation Helps in bridging understanding between analytical output and business expectation Expected to continuously learn new tools that strengthen analytical readiness Company: ...

Rolls Royce is hiring for a FRESHER entry level Data Scientist role in India

Position: • Entry Level Data Scientist • Entry Level AI Engineer • Early career role focused on applied artificial intelligence • Role designed for fresh graduates and early professionals • Hands on technical position within a core digital team • Opportunity to work on real engineering and industrial use cases • Focus on translating data into practical outcomes Company: • Rolls Royce • Global engineering and industrial technology organization • Known for advanced engineering systems across aviation, marine, and power solutions • Operates dedicated data and digital innovation units • Strong emphasis on research driven problem solving • Employer with a long legacy of engineering excellence • Organization that integrates digital intelligence into physical systems Location: • Bangalore • India • Work location aligned with digital and analytics hubs • City known for strong technology and engineering talent • Exposure to global teams and stakeholders • Based in a major operational center for...

BNP Paribas is hiring for a FRESHER entry level Data Analyst role in India

----The opening is closed now--- Position: • Data Analyst • Individual contributor role within technology driven financial services • Focused on regulatory reporting, controls, monitoring, and analytics • Aligned with Global Markets IT and digital initiatives • Designed to support compliance, risk, and reporting stakeholders Company: • BNP Paribas India Solutions • Wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group • Operates as a global delivery and transformation center • Supports multiple international business lines • Works closely with global teams across regions Location: • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India • Based at BNP Paribas India Solutions premises • Part of a global delivery setup • Collaborates with teams across Europe, Americas, and Asia Job type: • Permanent • Full time employment • Long term role with growth opportunities • Core technology and analytics position Job mode: • Onsite • Office based collaboration model • Works with distributed international te...

Wishlink is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Product Analyst role in India

Position: Product Data Analyst Company: Wishlink Location: Gurugram Haryana India Job type: Full time Job mode: Onsite Job requisition id: Not specified in the source so I am generating a placeholder WLPA 2024 01 Years of experience: Entry level Freshers are acceptable Company description Wishlink is a creator focused commerce company built for the changing digital era. The company blends shopping and social platforms in a way that allows people to discover products through trusted creators rather than browsing large catalogs. Wishlink believes that shoppers want guidance personality and clarity rather than endless scrolling through regular ecommerce sites. The company is active in the creator commerce ecosystem and aims to make product discovery easier for buyers and more powerful for creators. Wishlink works on the mission to redesign how people find fashion beauty lifestyle and home products. The organisation is driven by the idea that cr...