Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI

PayPal is a global fintech company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers, enabling digital payments and financial services in approximately 200 markets.
$96,900 - $234,300
Machine Learning
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Finance

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 shopping experiences. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in generative AI, machine learning, and large-scale systems. The position involves leading the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions that will impact over 400 million consumers and 30 million merchants worldwide. As a principal engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing scalable ML systems, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in AI technology. The role offers a competitive salary range of $96,900-$234,300, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model. This is an opportunity to shape the future of digital payments while working with state-of-the-art AI technologies at a global scale. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of ML engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and proven leadership abilities to help drive PayPal's AI initiatives forward.

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Responsibilities For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI

  • Lead design and deployment of scalable generative AI solutions
  • Productize ML Models for seamless customer experience
  • Ensure high code quality through testing and code reviews
  • Drive innovation by researching state-of-the-art ML techniques
  • Mentor team members and provide technical guidance
  • Lead technical discussions with data science teams
  • Deploy and monitor ML models in production
  • Implement LLMOps processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Stay current with AI/ML technology trends

Requirements For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI

Python
Java
Scala
Redis
Kubernetes
  • 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, NoSQL
  • Proficiency in ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn
  • Expertise with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
  • Experience with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Kafka)
  • Strong background in MLOps and experimentation frameworks

Benefits For Principal Machine Learning Engineer - AI

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • 4 week sabbatical program
  • Educational benefits and training
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible hybrid work model (3 days office, 2 days flexible)
  • Employee shares options

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