Senior Machine Learning Engineer

About the job

• As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will lead our machine learning initiatives, driving innovation and implementing cutting-edge algorithms.
• You will be responsible for the end-to-end development and deployment of machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and develop data-driven solutions.
• Conduct experiments (simple causal inference or AB tests) to evaluate model performance and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrate a data product mindset, aligning solutions with business objectives and contributing to the development of data-driven products.
• Independently handle complex projects, collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver solutions meeting business needs.
• Simplify model details for business owners, effectively communicating the value and impact of machine learning models on business outcomes.
• Work closely with business and product counterparts at every stage of model development, ensuring alignment with goals and incorporating feedback.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure seamless integration of machine learning models into production systems.
• Implement scalable and efficient machine learning solutions, considering performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to documentation of models, algorithms, and best practices, facilitating knowledge sharing within the team.
• Bring experience from product-based companies to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of machine learning solutions.
• Conduct research to stay abreast of the latest advancements in ML and contribute to the development of organizational standards by bringing in industry best practices.

What Are We Looking For

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, focusing on end-to-end development and deployment in a production environment.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and experience with cloud-based services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform).
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and experience with big data technologies.
• Demonstrated the ability to mentor a team of machine learning professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, handling large projects, defining roadmaps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation, leveraging industry best practices and the latest technologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced or startup environment, adapting to rapidly changing requirements.
• Deep familiarity with relevant technologies is a plus.
• Passion for problem-solving, creativity, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and backgrounds.