Machine Learning Intern
About The Position
At PayPal, we’re literally reinventing how the world pays and gets paid. We understand that it’s about people. We connect individuals to let them shop, get paid, donate and send money using today’s technology with the confidence that comes from the security and control PayPal enables. Are you ready to help us change the world? Fuel the future of compliance with cutting-edge ML. Are you a passionate machine learning enthusiast eager to tackle real-world challenges at the forefront of financial technology? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation meets purpose? Then join PayPal's Enterprise Compliance Solutions team as a Machine Learning Intern and help us shape the future of compliance! ML interns play a critical role in ensuring PayPal's adherence to a complex web of local and global regulations. We leverage cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights to develop innovative solutions that streamline compliance processes, enhance risk mitigation, and ultimately empower PayPal to deliver a seamless and secure financial experience for everyone.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and techniques (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning).
- Proven ability to work with Python, libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
- Experience with data analysis, cleaning, and wrangling.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for learning and exploring new technologies.
- Highly motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic.
- Must currently be pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2026.
- Must reside in the U.S. during the Summer internship program.
- Must be able to obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for the summer.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the financial services industry and its compliance challenges.
- Experience working with big data platforms and cloud technologies.
- Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and its applications in compliance.
Responsibilities
- Gain hands-on experience working on real-world machine learning projects within the compliance domain.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of ML models for tasks like fraud detection, AML/KYC, and regulatory reporting.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, data scientists, and compliance experts to translate business requirements into actionable ML solutions.
- Analyze data, build prototypes, and explore new methodologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance processes.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of ML pipelines, ensuring reproducibility and maintainability.
- Present your findings and recommendations to stakeholders across the organization.
- Network with talented professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of financial technology and machine learning.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
