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Machine Learning Engineer

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about 3 hours ago
London, United Kingdom
Senior / Staff+
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Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and evolution of machine learning models for ads retrieval and ranking.
  • Own end-to-end ML systems, including training pipelines and online inference.
  • Apply advanced statistical and ML techniques to enhance ad relevance and seller outcomes.
  • Define experimentation strategies and success metrics for rigorous testing.
  • Establish model observability through metrics and dashboards.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
  • Stay current on advances in machine learning and drive their adoption.

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of industry experience in building software and ML systems.
  • Experience in applied statistical and machine learning fields such as ads and recommendations.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and at least one ML stack like scikit-learn or PyTorch.
  • Solid backend development skills and experience deploying ML models to production.
  • Experience with data orchestration frameworks and feature store design.
  • Excellent product instincts and ability to translate business needs into ML solutions.
  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Generous holiday and time off policy.
  • Health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Work from home support with allowances for home office setup and monthly cell phone/internet.
  • Care benefits including wellness and childcare allowances.
  • Retirement and pension plans internationally.
  • Monthly allowance to use the app as part of job responsibilities.
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave with a gradual return to work.

Tech Stack

ElixirJavaScriptLightGBMPythonPyTorchscikit-learn

Categories

AI & MLBackendData Engineering