About the role#
Machine Learning Engineer Interns at PayPal help develop AI and machine learning solutions that support products and services used by millions of people. You will work across PayPal, Braintree, Venmo, and Paydiant to apply machine learning to complex challenges in connected payments. This role involves working alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and product teams to explore and build scalable systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist with developing, testing, and optimizing machine learning models and algorithms.
- Prepare, clean, and analyze datasets while assessing data quality and identifying patterns.
- Run experiments and evaluate model performance using appropriate methods and metrics.
- Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to support scalable ML pipelines.
- Support the deployment and monitoring of models in production.
- Write clean, maintainable code and document experiments, results, and technical decisions.
- Participate in code and design reviews while following team standards and development practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, machine learning, data science, computer engineering, or a related technical field.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or C++.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
- Exposure to machine learning frameworks or tools such as scikit-learn or TensorFlow.
- Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, data analysis, or statistical concepts.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About PayPal
PayPal operates in the software development industry. It provides financial services for individuals and businesses to conduct transactions. The company specializes in online payments, mobile commerce, and payment security. It is a public company based in San Jose, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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