Design and prototype data science solutions that enhance model development lifecycle, automation, and large-scale ML enablement.
Apply advanced machine learning and statistical techniques to solve high-impact, system-level problems with real-world constraints.
Explore and integrate emerging trends in agentic AI and LLMs into intelligent assistants, toolkits, or reasoning systems that support internal data science use cases.
Develop methodologies for scalable decision-making, tool orchestration, and memory-based reasoning in agentic workflows.
Collaborate with platform engineering and product teams to translate prototypes into reusable components and frameworks.
Stay up to date with academic and industry research, and help shape the adoption of cutting-edge ML techniques into PayPal’s ecosystem.
About You
2+ years of industry experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, ML Scientist, or in a similar applied role.
Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, XGBoost, scikit-learn).
Familiarity with agent frameworks or agentic system design (e.g., ReAct, AutoGPT, OpenAgents, HuggingGPT, RAG), including use of tools, memory, and planning components.
Familiar with LLM and agentic system performance evaluation.
Proficient in Python, with experience in building production-quality software using object-oriented programming and software engineering principles.
Curious and passionate about staying up to date with the latest ML research and best practices.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
Experience in multi-team or cross-functional collaboration is a plus.
Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
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