Within PayPal AI Labs, you will lead the exploration, prototyping, and deployment of next-generation AI technologies powering autonomous commerce. You will drive forward initiatives centered on agentic AI, digital agents capable of reasoning, decision-making, and executing multi-step tasks across shopping journeys. This role sits at the intersection of foundational research and real-world application, requiring depth in machine learning and a passion for shaping the future of commerce.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the strategic vision for machine learning initiatives within the team.
- Lead the development and optimization of machine learning models.
- Oversee the preprocessing and analysis of large datasets.
- Deploy and maintain ML solutions in production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML models into products and services.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed models, making necessary adjustments.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and industry standards in ML development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Deep expertise with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and tools for data processing and model deployment.
- Proven track record of leading the design, implementation, and deployment of machine learning models.
Advanced degree (Ph.D./Master’s) in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field.
Hands-on experience with LLMs, multi-agent systems, or autonomous agents.
Contributions to open-source projects, research publications, or patents in AI.
Strong background in distributed systems, MLOps, and experimentation platforms.
Experience working in AI research teams or innovation-focused environments.
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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 .
The US national annual pay range for this role is $169,500 to $291,500
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