Staff Machine Learning Engineer

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PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person.

PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary :

PayPal is seeking a talented Staff Machine Learning Scientist to join our Global Machine Learning team, driving the development of AI-driven solutions that will shape the future of PayPal.

You will design and develop ML solutions including personalization, recommendation, and ranking of deals and promotion across our Brands and surfaces including BrainTree, Venmo, and PayPal.

Your goal will be to optimize the customer journey through personalized, thrilling experiences. With a strong background in Machine Learning and practical experience in building and implementing large scale predictive models to solve business problems, you will help to bring insights and identify additional opportunities from Data & Machine Learning to market.

Your day to day :

• Develop and implement advanced ML models, such as gradient boosted decision trees, graph neural networks, and deep learning models, to solve critical business problems related to recommendation of PayPal products, personalizing product experiences including UI flows, and optimizing the lifecycle of the customers on the platform.
• Design and deploy scalable generative AI solutions as part of the ecosystem.
• Design and deploy scalable ML / AI solutions that enhance PayPal's ability to provide a seamless customer experience, by working closely with our engineering group and PayPal's Platforms organization.
• Communicate complex concepts and the results of models and analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing partners and customers with your insights and expertise.

What do you need to bring :

Masters degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

with 5+ yrs. of relevant industry experience or PhD with 4+ yrs. of relevant industry experience.

• Experience in any one of Recommendation, Ranking, Product and Marketing domains a big plus.
• Proficient in Programming languages such as Python, SQL.
• Familiarity in relevant machine learning frameworks and packages such as Tensorflow and PyTorch. GCP / Hadoop and big data experience an advantage.
• Experience leading ML projects and a great track record delivering solutions with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Experience shipping Realtime models a big plus.
• Fluent spoken and written English communication with business and engineering partners to exchange requirements, explain solution methodologies, and influence with insights.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Our Benefits :

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset you.

That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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