Machine Learning Engineer

2 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves designing, developing, and implementing machine learning models and algorithms to address complex challenges. The engineer will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to enhance services using AI/ML solutions. Responsibilities include building scalable ML pipelines, ensuring data quality, and deploying models into production to drive business insights and improve customer experiences. The team focuses on revolutionizing global commerce with fraud detection solutions, leveraging AI and Machine Learning to reduce payment risk loss and enhance user experience. The engineer will contribute to the next generation of checkout experiences for over 400 million consumers and 30 million merchants worldwide.
Must have:
  • Design and deploy scalable AI solutions
  • Productize ML models
  • Work with data scientists and engineers
  • Ensure high code quality
  • Research ML techniques
  • 3+ years of ML/data engineering experience
  • Proficient in Python, Java, Scala, or Unix/Linux
  • Solid understanding of ML concepts
  • Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
  • Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
  • Strong background in distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
  • Proven experience deploying end-to-end ML solutions
  • Experience with real-time data streaming
  • Familiarity with LLMs (RAG, MCP, Agentic Agents)
Perks:
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance

Job Details

The Company

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.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

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 Summary:

What you need to know about the role
This job will design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to enhance services through innovative AI/ML solutions. Your role will involve building scalable ML pipelines, ensuring data quality, and deploying models into production environments to drive business insights and improve customer experiences.

Meet our team
We are on a mission to revolutionize commerce globally by developing unique, best-of-breed fraud detection solutions. AI and Machine Learning are key competitive advantages at PayPal, significantly reducing payment risk loss, bringing millions of dollars in revenue, and enhancing the user experience. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter Staff ML Engineer to join our AI/ML Engineering team to help achieve this mission. This role will help shape the next generation of checkout at PayPal impacting over 400+ million consumers and 30+ million merchants worldwide by creating AI/ML foundations and capabilities that deliver a delightful and personalized shopping and checkout experience.

Job Description:

Your way to impact

  • Highly effective at working in cross-functional groups and getting results in matrix organizations
  • Mentor team members, provide, technical guidance, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Your day-to-day

  • Design and deploy scalable traditional and generative AI solutions and productize ML models that enhance PayPal's ability to provide a seamless customer experience
  • Work with data scientists and backend engineers to solve complex problems with AI/ML.
  • Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to software development best practices.
  • Drive innovation by researching and incorporating state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, tools, and frameworks into the platform.

Preferred Qualification:

What do you need to bring

  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in machine learning or data engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proficient in one or more programming and scripting languages, such as Python, Java, Scala, and Unix/Linux shell scripting.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and techniques, with hands-on experience in developing, training, and deploying ML models.
  • Experience using popular ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
  • Familiarity with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and deploying end-to-end machine learning solutions in production environments.
  • Extensive experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, HBase, and Kafka.
  • Strong background in distributed systems, real-time data streaming, and complex event processing.
  • Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases and building robust data integration pipelines for both batch and streaming data.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying root causes of production issues using big data platforms.
  • Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), including RAG, MCP, and Agentic Agents.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The US national annual pay range for this role is $137,500 to $236,500

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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