About the role#
As a Machine Learning Engineer PhD Intern, you will work alongside engineers, data scientists, and product teams to research, develop, and evaluate machine learning solutions. You will take on complex technical problems, work with large datasets, and contribute to model development and deployment. This role requires applying advanced knowledge to help bring solutions into PayPal products and services.
What you'll do#
- Conduct applied research to identify and develop machine learning solutions for business challenges.
- Design, build, and evaluate machine learning models to assess their effectiveness and reliability.
- Analyze data and run experiments to generate insights and guide model development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into scalable machine learning solutions.
- Contribute to the development and deployment of machine learning pipelines in production environments.
- Monitor model performance and identify opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency.
- Document research, experiments, and technical decisions.
- Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Stay informed about developments in machine learning to assess their relevance to our products.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, machine learning, statistics, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in machine learning and statistics.
- Research experience developing and evaluating models.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Relevant research publications are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $59 to $66 hourly.
- 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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