PayPal · 5 hours ago
Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$188K/yr - $324K/yr
6+ years expPayPal is a global leader in commerce, revolutionizing how money is moved and spent for over 25 years. They are seeking a Senior Staff Machine Learning Scientist to drive the development of AI-driven solutions, focusing on personalization and recommendation systems to enhance customer experiences. The role involves designing and implementing advanced machine learning frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize the customer journey.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement advanced ML frameworks, such as graph neural networks and deep learning models, to solve critical business problems related to recommendation of PayPal products, personalizing product experiences and Shopping Ranking and Recommendations
Design and deploy scalable generative AI solutions as part of the ecosystem
Design and deploy scalable 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
Shape Architecture and bring alignment across platform teams on MLOPs flows
Influence the Direction of team and bring state-of-the-art to Market
Qualification
Required
Masters degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) with 7+ yrs. of relevant industry experience or PhD with 6+ yrs. of relevant industry experience
Experience in any one of Recommendation/Ranking, Personalization, Search or Ads 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 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 insight
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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