Staff Machine Learning Engineer

$96,900 - $234,300/Yr

PayPal - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

PayPal is seeking a talented Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our Global Machine Learning team. This role focuses on developing AI-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences across PayPal's platforms, including personalization and recommendation systems. The engineer will leverage their expertise in machine learning to optimize customer journeys and drive business insights through data-driven models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced ML models to solve critical business problems related to product recommendations and customer experience optimization.
• Design and deploy scalable generative AI solutions as part of the ecosystem.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance PayPal's 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 advantageous.
• Proven track record of leading ML projects and delivering solutions efficiently.
• Experience shipping real-time models is a plus.
• Fluent in spoken and written English for effective communication with business and engineering partners.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the financial technology sector.
• Knowledge of customer journey optimization techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee stock options
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity compensation