Staff Machine Learning Scientist

PayPal, a global fintech leader with over 25 years of experience, is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Scientist to join their Global Machine Learning team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of financial technology through AI-driven solutions. The position involves developing sophisticated machine learning models for personalization, recommendation, and ranking systems across PayPal's brands including BrainTree and Venmo.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and financial services, developing solutions that impact hundreds of millions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for implementing advanced ML models, including gradient boosted decision trees, graph neural networks, and deep learning models, while also working on generative AI solutions.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $84,500 to $204,600, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, equity, and a unique hybrid work model. The company's culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, making it an ideal environment for talented ML scientists looking to make a significant impact in global financial technology.

The role requires either a Masters degree with 5+ years of experience or a PhD with 4+ years of experience in relevant fields. You'll be working with modern technologies including Python, SQL, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, while collaborating with engineering teams to deploy scalable solutions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on real-world problems at scale while contributing to PayPal's mission of democratizing financial services globally.