Lead ML Engineer
Machinify- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Salary: $50,000 - $120,000 per year (Gross in USD) Location Type: Employment Type:
Sezzle's mission is to financially empower the next generation by revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments. We blend cutting-edge technology with seamless, interest-free installment plans, making shopping smarter and more accessible. We're not just transforming payments; we're redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love, while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values. As we continue to shape the future of fintech and retail, we're building an innovative, dynamic team passionate about creating more than just a transaction—a truly unique shopping journey. If you’re excited about pushing boundaries in tech and delivering a game-changing experience for consumers and merchants alike, come join us at Sezzle and help create the future of shopping!
We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. AI Engineer who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement.
You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models that power and enhance our financial platform. In this role, you will drive the creation of scalable machine learning solutions for personalized recommendations in the Sezzle marketplace, fraud detection, and credit risk assessment, utilizing a combination of cloud services, open-source tools, and proprietary algorithms.
Your leadership will be key in blending machine learning development and operations (MLOps) to automate and optimize the full lifecycle of our ML models. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and data scientists to build large-scale, high-quality solutions that address diverse challenges in the shopping and fintech space. You’ll ensure our AI-driven features are robust, efficient, and scalable as we continue to grow.
Buy now, pay later payment solutions
Sezzle operates in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, allowing consumers to purchase products and split the cost into four interest-free payments. This service is designed to help younger consumers manage their finances by providing flexible payment options. For merchants, Sezzle offers a payment solution that can increase sales and reduce cart abandonment rates. The company generates revenue primarily through fees charged to merchants for processing transactions, which are justified by the increased customer acquisition and sales that merchants experience. Sezzle is committed to creating a positive societal impact as a Public Benefits Corporation and a Certified B Corp. With 3.4 million active consumers and nearly 47,000 active merchants, Sezzle has reported significant growth, with $1.8 billion in underlying merchant sales in the past year. The goal of Sezzle is to empower the next generation financially while facilitating transactions between consumers and merchants.