Director, Machine Learning Engineering

What you need to know about the role This job will drive the strategic vision and development of cutting-edge BNPL credit models and collection models across all products . The incumbent will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to enhance services through innovative AI/ML solutions. The role involves building scalable ML pipelines, ensuring data quality, and deploying models into production environments to drive business insights and improve customer experiences. Job Description Your way to impact - Manage multiple priorities through solid project management practices. Maintain strong presence in our India sites and help keep PayPal a great place to work. Your day to day - Define and drive the strategic vision for machine learning initiatives across multiple teams or projects. Lead the development and optimization of state-of-the-art 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. Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists. Publish research findings and contribute to industry discussions. Lead the development of new methodologies and frameworks for ML applications. What do you need to bring- Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years management experience Deep experience in AI/ML model development, with a proven track record in financial services Experience in setting up & nurturing large AI / ML teams Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders and executives. Strong connections with the AI/ML ecosystem in India is a plus.