The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions that enhance the Global Internal Audit team’s efficiency and effectiveness. The AI Audit Innovation Manager will build and implement AI and automation solutions that streamline audit workflows and strengthen control evaluation processes.
The position combines hands-on AI engineering with practical application within Internal Audit and is responsible for managing AI initiatives end-to-end for internal audit. The role will also support audit management system technology and ensure AI capabilities are integrated securely, responsibly, and in alignment with enterprise governance and regulatory standards.
Job Description:
- Partner with audit teams to define and build high impact AI use cases, translating audit objectives into scalable technical solutions.
- Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of AI-powered applications and automation frameworks across audit workflows, partnering with cross functional teams to ensure solutions comply with enterprise AI governance standards and regulatory requirements
- Establish performance metrics and continuously optimize solutions to drive measurable improvements in audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including model artifacts, system architecture diagrams, validation protocols, and data lineage documentation to ensure transparency and auditability.
- Drive adoption of AI solutions within Internal Audit by designing user-centric implementations, communicating technical concepts in accessible terms, and providing training and hands-on support to ensure audit teams successfully integrate AI into their daily workflows.
- Continuously evaluate emerging AI, machine learning, and LLM technologies to determine their applicability and scalability within Internal Audit environments.
- Evaluate and leverage enterprise AI platforms and LLM tools to build fit-for-purpose audit solutions, optimizing for security, scalability, governance alignment, and workflow integration.
- Serve as the technical lead for audit management system, ensuring scalable integration of AI tools, workflow automation, and enterprise platform connectivity.
What do you need to bring
- 6 years of experience in data science, AI/ML, analytics, or advanced engineering roles
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field
- Hands on experience designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production
- Experience with enterprise LLM tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity)
- Experience building or managing AI agents and automation frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience implementing CI/CD, containerization, or MLOps practices.
- Experience with Jupyter Notebooks and large-scale data platforms (e.g., BigQuery)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related AI services
- Understanding of model governance, validation, and responsible AI practices
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Financial Services
- Experience integrating AI tools with enterprise systems
- Familiarity with audit management systems or GRC platforms
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Machine Learning, Statistics, or Computer Science
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
- The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:
Chicago, Illinois | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually) Austin, Texas | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually) Scottsdale, Arizona | ($152,500.00 - $226,600.00 Annually) Omaha, Nebraska | ($152,500.00 - $226,600.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our 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 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 your mental health.
Who We Are:
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**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion **
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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