1 day ago
Remote, CanadaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop machine learning models that predict default likelihood and support approval or decline decisions.
- Build model training, decisioning, and monitoring systems with platform and product engineering teams.
- Research solutions and develop prototypes for future credit decisioning capabilities.
- Implement and scale data pipelines, features, and algorithms used by production models.
- Collaborate with engineering, credit, and product teams to define requirements for new products.
- Present technical concepts and results to audiences with varied levels of technical expertise.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience as a machine learning engineer or a PhD in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in machine learning methods including Generalized Linear Models, Gradient Boosting, Deep Learning, and Probabilistic Calibration.
- Strong Python engineering skills and SQL data manipulation experience.
- Experience with large-scale distributed systems such as Spark or Ray.
- Experience with scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, XGBoost, and Kubeflow.
- Experience developing machine learning models at scale from inception through business impact.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to drive cross-functional requirements.
- Credit risk domain knowledge is preferred.
Benefits
- Remote-first work arrangement within Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan, with occasional in-person work and an in-person onboarding experience.
- 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents, plus dental and vision coverage.
- Monthly technology, health, and wellness spending stipends.
- Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.
- Employee stock purchase plan allowing employees to buy Affirm stock at a discount.
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About Affirm
Affirm provides buy now, pay later installment financing at online and in-store checkout, along with a consumer app and virtual card, for shoppers and merchants. It monetizes through merchant fees and interest on select loans, with no late fees. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Affirm is a public company listed on NASDAQ that powers payments for thousands of ecommerce retailers.