Staff Machine Learning Engineer

$96,900 - $234,300/Yr

PayPal - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Jose, CA

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About the position

PayPal is seeking a talented Staff Machine Learning Scientist to join our Global Machine Learning team. This role focuses on developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences through personalization, recommendation, and ranking of deals across various PayPal brands. The position aims to optimize the customer journey by implementing advanced machine learning models and collaborating with engineering teams to deploy scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced ML models to solve critical business problems related to recommendation of PayPal products.
• Design and deploy scalable generative AI solutions as part of the ecosystem.
• Work closely with engineering and PayPal's Platforms organization to enhance customer experience through ML/AI solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts and model results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Masters degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in Recommendation, Ranking, Product, and Marketing domains is a plus.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like Tensorflow and PyTorch.
• Experience with GCP/Hadoop and big data is an advantage.
• Experience leading ML projects with a track record of delivering solutions efficiently.
• Fluent spoken and written English communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience shipping real-time models.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee share options
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity options
• Mental health resources
• Paid time off