Manager, Machine Learning 1

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 Description Summary:

Job Description:

PayPal, Inc. seeks Manager, Machine Learning 1 in San Jose, CA

Job Duties: Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to improve our Generative AI solutions focusing on NLP/LLM areas. Identify and build the best performant solutions/models to solve specific business problems. Conduct applied R&D to experiment with fine tuning of generative AI models for PayPal’s data sources and evaluate trade-offs in performance / cost vs equivalent vendor or open-source capabilities. Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to optimize our Generative AI solutions to align with overall business goals. Stay up to date with the latest NLP/LLM generative AI techniques and trends. Present findings and recommendations to senior management.  Telecommuting permitted from a commutable distance

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

1.    Machine Learning: Design algorithms that enable systems to learn and improve performance on a specific task over time based on data 2 years
2.    Deep Learning: Model and solve complex problems, particularly effective in tasks such as image analysis and natural language processing 1 year
3.    Python Programming: Utilize the Python language for various applications, including data analysis, machine learning, and software development 2 years
4.    Generative AI Algorithms: Create algorithms that can generate new data instances, often used in artificial intelligence applications for creative outputs 1 year
5.    Statistics: Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to uncover patterns and make informed decisions 2 years
6.    Natural Language Processing (NLP): Utilize computational methods to enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language 1 year
7.    Large Language Model (LLM) Fine Tuning: Optimize and adjust pre-trained language models for specific tasks or domains 1 year
8.    Algorithm Development: Create step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems and performing tasks efficiently 2 years
9.    Feature Engineering: Select and transform relevant features from raw data to enhance the performance of machine learning models 2 years
10.    Cloud Computing: Utilize remote servers on the internet to store, manage, and process data, providing scalable and flexible computing resources. 2 years
11.    Distributed Computing: Rely on multiple computers or nodes to work together on a task, enhancing computational efficiency and handling larger datasets. 2 years
 

EOE, including disability/vets.

Additional Job Description:

Salary: $172,931-234,300 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.  Your recruiter can share more information about our total compensation package during the hiring process

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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Travel Percent:

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:

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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.

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