Lead Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Backbase
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We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team and willing to be 100% coding. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in machine learning and data science to solve complex problems, build intelligent systems, and provide impactful insights to drive business decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, applying your knowledge to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. Our projects involve working on cutting-edge products, and applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and recommendation systems to create innovative solutions.
What you'll do
- Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models that solve business problems and drive product success;
- Design and execute experiments, and create actionable insights through data analysis;
- Lead the design of data pipelines to facilitate the training and deployment of machine learning models;
- Mentor junior data scientists and machine learning engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or Data Science;
- 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles, with a proven track record of deploying ML models in production;
- Strong hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn);
- Expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines using tools such as Spark, Airflow, or similar;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
- Experience with NLP, recommendation systems, or computer vision;
- Experience working with large-scale data infrastructure and distributed systems;
- Be part of an innovative, supportive, and diverse team;
- Work on challenging projects that make a real impact;
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities;
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products, applying LLMs and recommendation systems to solve real-world problems;
- Work at our office from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday.
Our Perks
Loud and busy sometimes
but always friendly, helpful, and super fun. We love to celebrate each other’s achievements, share jokes, and our love for food, movies, traveling, and sports. We’re one big and diverse family working towards the same goal.Hybrid working
Our hybrid model gives you more
flexibility to get work done where you do it best – whether it’s from home or from our flexible office spaces worldwide.Ergonomic home office
We’ve got your back (quite literally) with
ergonomic furniture for happier, comfier, and more productive work days at home.Wellness programs
Feel your best with initiatives that
promote physical and mental well-being, from Headspace premium to quarterly Wellness Days.Training & development
Challenge yourself and learn new technical
or soft skills with a training budget for your growth and personal development.Social events
Meet and mingle with your colleagues at
our celebrations, social gatherings, and team-building activities, held year-round.Hobby groups
Join our employee-led activities. Connect
with people with similar interests and contribute to shaping our dynamic culture.This job is no longer accepting applications
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