Machine Learning Scientist Full-time

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure.

Job Description Summary:
What you need to know about the role:
This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate and improve PayPal’s data science solutions.

Meet our Team
PayPal is seeking a talented Machine Learning Scientist join our Global Machine Learning team, driving the development of AI-driven solutions that will shape the future of PayPal. You design and develop ML solutions for PayPal risk management or other PayPal business domains.

Job Description:

Your day to day

• Design, develop and maintain data science solutions for PayPal risk management or other PayPal business domains. Makes sound decisions that balance risk, user experience and financial performance.
• Identify and address problems and issues during normal course of work and respond to risk mitigation needs quickly to solve issues with minimum guidance.
• Develop and automate tracking functionality that monitors volume and solution efficacy. Regularly evaluate and communicate performance of analytical solutions to management.
• Participate in the formulations and implementation of departmental processes, procedures, policies and standards.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results on matters of significance to the business.
• Look for improvement and innovation opportunities with business impact. Provide a source of high quality ideas.

What do you need to bring:

• Strong in data science and problem solving. Experienced with predicative modeling, data mining and analytical tool. Proficient with Python, SQL, SAS, and etc.
• Proven experience in employing analytics solution on real world problems.
• Good business sense and logical thinking. Ability to synthesize information and generalize the pattern.
• Proven ability to work independently and proficiently on well-defined projects; Focuses primarily on how to achieve overall business objectives of a project with speed and quality
• Effective inter-personal skills. Manager relationship with key partners. Able to collaborate with remote teams effectively.
• Skilled in Presenting – can effectively communicate in large or small group settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or engineering field with 5+ year professional work experience in a relevant field. Or Master’s degree with 3+ year profession experience.
• Industry experience in payments, e-commerce, or financial services is a strong plus
• Fluent in English.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:
PayPal

Travel Percent:
0

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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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. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com , https://about.pypl.com and https://investor.pypl.com.

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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

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