Lead ML Engineer
Machinify- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and a minimum of 8 years of industry experience, with a PhD in a relevant field potentially counting for up to 2 years of experience. Proficiency in machine learning, including Generalized Linear Models, Gradient Boosting, Deep Learning, and Probabilistic Calibration, is required, alongside domain knowledge in credit risk, portfolio management, learning to rank, and personalization, which is considered a plus. Strong engineering skills in Python and data manipulation skills, such as SQL, are also necessary.
The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for setting technical strategy for their team on a year-long time scale, collaborating with product management, design, and analytics to ensure technical sustainability and manage risks and trade-offs. They will act as a force-multiplier for their team by defining and advocating for technical solutions and operational processes, taking ownership of team operations and availability through monitoring, triage, and alerting. Furthermore, they will foster a culture of quality and ownership by setting code review and design standards, advocating for them beyond their team, and helping to develop talent on the team through feedback and guidance.
Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions
Affirm offers point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. It allows consumers to make purchases and pay over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees or deferred interest. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. The company generates revenue from interest and fees on loans to consumers, as well as fees from merchants for offering its financing options. Affirm also provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and promotional tools to help businesses market these financing options effectively. The goal of Affirm is to empower consumers with flexible payment options while providing value to merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.