Sr Machine Learning Engineer
PayPal · San Jose California United States of America
- Location
- San Jose California United States of America
- Salary
- $159,500 - 176,150
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Funding
- ~$50.5B–$62.6B
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
PayPal is hiring a Sr Machine Learning Engineer based in San Jose California United States of America. Every apply link on Engg.space goes straight to the company's own careers page - no recruiter middleman, no generic job-board form.
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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 Summary: This job will design, develop, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems. You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to enhance services through innovative AI/ML solutions. Your role will involve building scalable ML pipelines, ensuring data quality, and deploying models into production environments to drive business insights and improve customer experiences. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Develop and optimize machine learning models for various applications. Preprocess and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights. Deploy ML solutions into production environments using appropriate tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML models into products and services. Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed models. Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and tools for data processing and model deployment. Several years of experience in designing, implementing, and deploying machine learning models. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications : Recent Graduate Position Information and Requirements: This is a Recent Graduate Full-Time position. Must have graduated within the past 12 months, or will be graduating by Spring 2027, with a PhD degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university. The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: San Jose, California | ($159,500 - 176,150 Annually) Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: Austin, Texas | ($145,000 - 160,150 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us . 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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health. Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity a
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