Head of Machine Learning
Leads and scales machine learning organization at fintech company, defining ML roadmap, productionizing models at scale, and collaborating cross-functionally. Requires 12+ years engineering experience, 7+ years leadership, MS/PhD, deep ML expertise, Python/SQL proficiency.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Define and own the machine learning roadmap in alignment with business goals.
- Lead the ML organization, consisting of multiple teams, to design, develop, and optimize ML-based models and systems.
- Drive a culture of scientific and engineering rigor and real-world pragmatism in your team's work, particularly to quantify the impact of features on relevant engagement metrics.
- Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, product managers, and marketing to coordinate timely deployments from conception to release.
What We're Looking For
- MS or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related technical field, and or equivalent work experience
- 12+ years of experience in Engineering or Scientific domains
- 7+ years of experience as a team builder and leader in hiring, developing, and managing high-performing teams
- Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of machine learning algorithms
- Industry experience building and productionizing machine learning systems
- Advanced knowledge of Python, SQL
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Compensation: Mountain View base salary range $477,000 to $583,000, plus equity and benefits. Hybrid position requiring in-office work 2 days a week.
Skills
Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Ml Engineering, Production Ml Systems, Generative AI
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