3 months ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$230k - $345k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and independently execute complex applied AI/ML research initiatives for credit, recommendation systems, GenAI, and real-time inference.
- Build and optimize scalable deep learning architectures, including Transformers and GNNs, for production deployment.
- Design models that satisfy MLOps requirements for latency, interpretability, cost-efficiency, and large-scale operation.
- Coordinate with Data, Infrastructure, and Product stakeholders to solve ambiguous modeling problems and integrate research into production decision systems.
- Establish technical standards for experimentation, model evaluation, and code quality.
- Mentor senior engineers and researchers on deep learning, problem formulation, and research methodology.
- Participate in hiring interviews, lead ML lifecycle improvement task forces, and contribute to research collaborations or internal papers.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of professional experience in applied AI/ML, including delivering research-driven systems into production.
- Deep expertise in deep learning architectures such as Transformers, multimodal models, or GNNs.
- Strong Python coding skills and proficiency with PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
- Strong understanding of MLOps and the constraints of deploying models at scale.
- Sophisticated ML problem-formulation and problem-solving skills in situations involving uncertainty, messy data, or limited data.
- Experience with large-scale experimentation and A/B testing.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical peers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $230k–$345k, plus potential equity, RSUs, and benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
- Extended maternity and paternity leave.
- Access to Nucleo learning courses and the NuLanguage language-learning program.
- NuCare mental health and wellness assistance.
- 401(k), Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account plans.
- Work-from-home allowance.
- Relocation assistance when applicable.
- Palo Alto hybrid work arrangement requiring office attendance at least twice per week, typically two to three days weekly.
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About Nubank
Nubank is a digital banking platform for consumers and small businesses in Latin America, offering a no-fee credit card, accounts, payments, lending, and investments through Nu Asset Management. It monetizes via interchange, interest, and product fees within its app-based ecosystem. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Paulo, it serves over 100 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia and is listed on the NYSE (ticker: NU).