PayPal Launches AI and Fraud Data Science Centre in Dublin, Creating 100 New Jobs

100 Dublin jobs for new PayPal AI and Fraud Data Science Centre

PayPal is creating 100 new high-skilled data science roles at its Dublin office, as it launches its new AI and Fraud data Science Centre in Dublin. It is an endorsement of Paypal's Irish operations, and a marked difference in strategy for the Irish site, which has historically been a customer-service hub for the company, but will now become a base for innovation via the new centre. The payments giant held its first ever global all-hands outside of the US in Dublin earlier this year. "As we shape the next generation of digital payments, the talent and innovation coming from Ireland will play a critical role," said Aaron J. Webster, global chief risk officer at PayPal, who was back in Dublin for the announcement. Watch out for his upcoming wide-ranging interview as part of Silicon Republic's The Leaders Room podcast. He tells us he hopes these jobs are just the first for the new Dublin innovation centre. "This expansion reflects both our confidence in the local ecosystem and our ambition to build an AI-driven, data-powered future that embeds trust and safety in every transaction," said Webster. "We are proud to deepen our commitment to Ireland and to invest in highly skilled roles that will help shape the future of PayPal globally." The new AI team in Dublin will work in close coordination with PayPal's other innovation hubs, and the hiring initiative will be supported by IDA Ireland. The 100 new roles cover a range of disciplines from AI engineering and data science to software development, risk modelling, and cybersecurity. "Our work to solve some of the most intricate and critical commerce challenges globally is fuelled by the unprecedented scale of our platform and unmatched data at our fingertips," said Webster. "We are redefining what is possible by empowering data scientists to push boundaries, harness cutting-edge AI, and transform the future of fraud detection and payment security." The announcement was welcomed by Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, who said it was a strong vote of confidence in Ireland as a location for high-value tech investment. "The creation of 100 highly skilled roles in cutting-edge fields like AI and data science reinforces our status as a global hub for innovation, and I would like to commend PayPal for its ongoing partnership with IDA Ireland," he said. Paypal, which pioneered secure online payments when founded 25 years ago, has customers in over 200 countries. Don't miss out on the knowledge you need to succeed. Sign up for the Daily Brief, Silicon Republic's digest of need-to-know sci-tech news.

PayPal to bring 100 AI and data science jobs to Dublin

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The artificial intelligence team will be based at PayPal's existing Dublin office, with roles in AI engineering, data science, software development, risk modelling, and cybersecurity. Aaron Webster, global chief risk officer, PayPal, says: "This expansion reflects both our confidence in the local ecosystem and our ambition to build an AI-driven, data-powered future that embeds trust and safety in every transaction." The Irish Government, through its investment promotion and development agency IDA Ireland, is backing the effort. Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, says: "The creation of 100 highly skilled roles in cutting-edge fields like AI and data science reinforces our status as a global hub for innovation, and I would like to commend PayPal for its ongoing partnership with IDA Ireland."

PayPal to create 100 new jobs in Dublin | BreakingNews.ie

PayPal has announced it will create 100 new data science roles at its Dublin office. The jobs are linked to PayPal's investement in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and the "transformation of its Irish operations". The new AI team in Dublin will serve as a "key spoke in PayPal's global network", working in close coordination with PayPal's other innovation hubs. This hiring initiative is being supported by the Government through IDA Ireland. PayPal continues to evolve its Dublin site beyond its roots as a customer service hub into a centre for innovation. "As we shape the next generation of digital payments, the talent and innovation coming from Ireland will play a critical role," said Aaron J Webster, global chief risk officer at PayPal. "This expansion reflects both our confidence in the local ecosystem and our ambition to build an AI-driven, data-powered future that embeds trust and safety in every transaction. We are proud to deepen our commitment to Ireland and to invest in highly skilled roles that will help shape the future of PayPal globally." The new roles will span a range of disciplines, including AI engineering, data science, software development, risk modeling, and cybersecurity. Mr Webster added: "Our work to solve some of the most intricate and critical commerce challenges globally is fueled by the unprecedented scale of our platform and unmatched data at our fingertips. We are redefining what is possible by empowering data scientists to push boundaries, harness cutting-edge AI, and transform the future of fraud detection and payment security." Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, said: "This announcement by PayPal is a strong vote of confidence in Ireland as a location for high-value tech investment. The creation of 100 highly skilled roles in cutting-edge fields like AI and data science reinforces our status as a global hub for innovation, and I would like to commend PayPal for its ongoing partnership with IDA Ireland." Michael Lohan, chief exuective of IDA Ireland, said: ''I am delighted with PayPal's decision to create up to 100 new highly skilled tech jobs in Ireland. This is a testament to Ireland's enduring appeal as a location for high-value investments. We are proud to support this growth and look forward to the continued success of PayPal in Ireland.''