Staff Machine Learning Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid Actively hiring
San Jose, CA · Austin, TX Posted 16 days ago $196,500$291,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer on the PayPal team, you will lead the design and development of sophisticated machine learning models to address complex business challenges. Your day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing existing models and implementing new algorithms using cutting-edge techniques. You will work with advanced ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn, alongside cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for scalable data processing and model deployment. This role requires expertise in machine learning and a deep understanding of cloud technologies to ensure efficient and effective solutions are delivered at scale.

Skills

TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn AWS Azure GCP CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and development of advanced machine learning models.
  • Optimize existing ML algorithms to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Implement machine learning solutions using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
  • Deploy ML models on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to process large datasets for model training.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Proficiency in data processing and model deployment tools.
  • Leadership in developing and optimizing machine learning models.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using advanced algorithms.

Market check

Salary context

This $196,500–$291,500 range sits above 74% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$160,500$260,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$176,000$246,150

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 86 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$237,600 across 86 roles with salary data.

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