Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing ML/AI practice.
This role focuses on enhancing machine learning systems for recommendation and personalization applications.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in model development, performance evaluation, and production deployment, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Iterate on existing ML models to improve performance, efficiency, and feature integration.
- Benchmark models and enhance blending strategies for multiple prediction sources.
- Evaluate model performance using offline metrics and online experiment data.
- Conduct subgroup analysis to identify areas for KPI improvement.
- Enhance model explainability to support product and business decision-making.
- Collaborate with data scientists, backend engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to AI model development and deployment using tools like Databricks, MLflow, and Seldon.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
- Drive innovation by proposing new ideas and improvements to data infrastructure and processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in machine learning or data science teams (excluding research/R&D roles).
- Minimum 5 years of experience programming in Python or Scala.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PySpark).
- At least 1 year of experience with Databricks, MLflow, or Seldon.
- Strong understanding of recommendation algorithms and machine learning principles.
- Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS) and software engineering best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale commercial ML products.
- Experience with Snowflake, Kubeflow, Tecton, Jenkins.
- Background in building customer-facing ML applications, especially recommendation systems.
- Familiarity with custom ML platforms, feature stores, and model monitoring.
- Knowledge of A/B testing, causal inference, and ML best practices.
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.