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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers for digital payments and commerce.
$84,500 - $204,600
Machine Learning
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
AI · Finance
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Description For Staff Machine Learning Engineer

PayPal, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join their digital wallets ecosystem team. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and financial services, developing innovative solutions that impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

As a Staff ML Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable generative AI solutions that enhance PayPal's customer experience. The position combines deep technical expertise in machine learning with the challenge of operating at massive scale, serving PayPal's global network of merchants and consumers.

The role sits within a small, self-driven team focused on empowering consumers through Digital Wallets and enabling commerce globally. You'll work closely with product, design, and analytics teams to understand and improve the payments ecosystem. The position offers significant technical leadership opportunities, including guiding architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package, including equity and comprehensive benefits. The company embraces a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible. The culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, with a strong commitment to diversity and creating a sense of belonging for all employees.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced machine learning professional who wants to make a significant impact on global financial inclusion while working with cutting-edge AI technologies at scale. The role combines technical depth with business impact, offering the chance to shape the future of digital payments while working for one of the world's leading fintech companies.

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Responsibilities For Staff Machine Learning Engineer

  • Design and deploy scalable generative AI solutions
  • Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical direction
  • Optimize software performance and resolve bottlenecks
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical partners
  • Participate in program planning and influence product roadmap
  • Enhance and maintain existing product capabilities
  • Advocate for clean and scalable principles

Requirements For Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Python
Java
Kafka
  • 7+ Years of experience
  • Masters/bachelors in computer science, ML, or related field
  • Strong proficiency in machine learning concepts and algorithms
  • Expert in programming languages (Python, Java, Scala)
  • Expertise in Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, HBase, Kafka)
  • Expertise in SQL and visualization tools
  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization
  • Expertise in machine learning libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
  • Understanding of distributed systems and data streaming

Benefits For Staff Machine Learning Engineer

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

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