Staff ML Scientist, Agentic AI

Job Summary As the Staff Scientist, Agentic AI, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of AI-driven autonomous shopping experiences. You will spearhead initiatives that leverage agentic AI—intelligent digital agents that anticipate, negotiate, and execute commerce transactions on behalf of users. This role requires deep expertise in AI, e-commerce, and digital transformation, as well as strong leadership in cross‑functional collaboration. Essential Responsibilities Lead the development and optimization of advanced machine learning models. Oversee the preprocessing and analysis of large datasets. Deploy and maintain ML solutions in production environments. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate ML models into products and services. Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed models, making necessary adjustments. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit‑learn. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and tools for data processing and model deployment. Pay and Location Primary Location: San Jose, California Pay Range: $196,500.00 – $291,500.00 annually Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. Benefits At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. 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 mental health. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr