Staff Machine Learning Engineer

$200,000 - $220,000/Yr

Crunchbase

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Crunchbase will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's machine learning capabilities. This position involves developing and supporting data science modeling in production, implementing and evaluating services that enhance user experience, and establishing best practices within the Data Science and Machine Learning guild. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data and user engagement, contributing to the growth of Crunchbase's machine learning platform.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Machine Learning initiatives at Crunchbase to the next level.
• Develop and support Data Science modeling in production.
• Implement, deploy, test, and evaluate the impact of services that enhance user experience.
• Establish processes and best practices to grow the Data Science and Machine Learning guild.
• Contribute to defining and enhancing machine learning platform capabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of proven industry experience in machine learning.
• Strong foundations in Python programming.
• High standards for code quality and system/tool development.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues simply.
• Hands-on experience in shipping machine learning-based projects in production.
• Interest in production systems and enabling LLMs and other ML models.
• Experience dealing with large amounts of data is a plus.
• Agile mindset with a focus on cross-team collaboration and data-driven development.
• Belief in the Build-Measure-Learn methodology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Remote first policy
• Generous reimbursement policy for learning and development activities
• Monthly fitness/mental health stipend
• 14 weeks of fully-paid time off for new parents
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off
• Incredible medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their families
• 401(k) and Roth plans, with free annual financial adviser check-in
• Monthly internet stipend
• Work from home allowance for purchasing furniture
• Matching charity contributions for Townhall awards