Kalepa

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Europe)

Europe

$102,000 – $156,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $102k – $156k
  • Kalepa is disrupting the trillion-dollar commercial insurance industry with its AI Copilot platform. This role involves leading the framing, development, and deployment of machine learning models at scale to help underwriters make smarter decisions.

About Kalepa

Kalepa is an AI-powered platform that empowers underwriters to improve their decision-making process. Our AI is designed to deliver real results, with clients reporting significant improvements to their profitability and efficiency. Kalepa’s team members come from top technology companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon, Mastercard, and Uber, and we are backed by leading VCs like IA Ventures and Inspired Capital. We have a global presence with offices in New York and remote employees across 10+ languages. We host regional meetups and global offsites (e.g., Playa Del Carmen, Rome, Buenos Aires, Lisbon).

Our Values

  • Hustle & Grit: We expect excellence and relentless pursuit of our craft.
  • Customer Focus: We prioritize work that drives client growth and efficiency.
  • Meritocracy: We reward exceptional results with rapid promotions and compensation growth.
  • Transparency: We are honest with each other and avoid back-office politics.
  • Experimentation: We quickly test, measure, and iterate to find solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the framing, development, and deployment at scale of machine learning models.
  • Understand the risk of various classes of insurance.
  • Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the AI Copilot platform.
  • Work closely with underwriters and other stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques.
  • Experience with model deployment and scaling.
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Equity

  • Equity range: 0.01% – 0.15%

Application Instructions

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Skills

Machine Learning
Model Deployment
AI Platform Architecture
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Communication

Kalepa

AI decision support platform for underwriters

About Kalepa

Kalepa provides a platform called Copilot that helps underwriters in the commercial insurance market assess risks and exposures of businesses. By combining artificial intelligence with human insights, it enables more accurate pricing and underwriting, which helps insurance companies reduce losses and improve efficiency. The platform operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients pay subscription fees for access. Kalepa aims to enhance underwriting processes and improve the performance of insurance providers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$13.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Significant equity options package
100% covered medical, 100% covered vision and dental
20 days of PTO a year.
Global team offsites
Healthy living/gym stipend.
Mobile phone bill stipend
Continuing education credits
Home office stipend

Risks

Competition from other AI-powered platforms could erode Kalepa's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may arise from AI reliance in underwriting decisions.
Resource strain from new MGA formation could impact Kalepa's core SaaS platform.

Differentiation

Kalepa's Copilot platform combines AI and human intelligence for precise risk assessment.
The company offers a SaaS model, enhancing underwriting efficiency for commercial insurers.
Kalepa's new MGA focuses on small and mid-market policyholders with exclusive broker partnerships.

Upsides

Increased AI adoption in underwriting aligns with Kalepa's Copilot capabilities.
InsurTech partnerships offer collaboration opportunities with traditional insurers for Kalepa.
Growing demand for tailored insurance products benefits Kalepa's customized solutions for SMBs.

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