Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI
Description For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI
PayPal is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their Enterprise AIML platform team, focusing on revolutionizing commerce through AI-driven personalized experiences. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development of cutting-edge AI solutions.
The position involves leading the design and deployment of scalable generative AI solutions that will impact PayPal's massive user base of over 400 million consumers and 30 million merchants worldwide. As a principal engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing machine learning systems while mentoring team members and driving technical excellence.
The role requires deep expertise in machine learning, particularly in areas like generative AI, LLMs, and deep learning for NLP and computer vision. You'll work with modern technologies including Python, Java, Scala, and various cloud platforms, while leveraging big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ML engineer looking to make a significant impact at scale. PayPal offers a competitive compensation package ($96,900 - $234,300), comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible. The company's mission to democratize financial services, combined with its global reach and innovative technology stack, makes this an exciting role for someone passionate about applying AI to real-world problems.
The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of industry experience, strong technical skills in ML engineering, and proven leadership abilities. You'll be working in PayPal's San Jose office, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive AI innovation while ensuring robust, production-ready solutions that meet business objectives.
Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI
- Lead design and deployment of scalable generative AI solutions
- Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability
- Drive innovation by researching state-of-the-art machine learning techniques
- Mentor team members and provide technical guidance
- Lead and mentor teams of ML Engineers and Software Engineers
- Design, build, and optimize Generative AI/LLM models
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain Machine Learning models in production
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals
Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI
- Masters/bachelors in computer science, Computer engineering, Machine Learning, or related disciplines
- 7-10 years of industry experience in ML engineering
- Strong proficiency in machine learning concepts and algorithms
- Experience in GenAI, prompt engineering, and LLMs tuning
- Strong background in deep learning, particularly in NLP and Vision
- Expert in Python, Java, Scala, SQL
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
- Expertise in Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Kafka)
- Strong background in MLOps and experimentation frameworks
Benefits For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI
- Comprehensive health and wellness programs
- Retirement and investment resources
- 4 week sabbatical program
- Educational benefits and training
- Company-matched giving
- Flexible work environment
- Employee shares options
