Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (United States)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified
• Job Title: Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning
• Company: Headspace

As a member of the ML Platform team, you will be at the heart of transforming mental healthcare through cutting-edge technology. You will build foundational tools and systems that empower ML engineers to deliver high-impact solutions efficiently and at scale. This role focuses on shaping the vision and architecture of the core ML Platform, driving key decisions that define the future of how ML systems are built, scaled, and deployed at Headspace.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving abilities with the communication skills to influence decisions across teams and drive alignment.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in building and delivering robust, scalable, and highly reliable services in production environments.
• Passion: A deep passion for technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Shape ML Platform Architecture: Drive the design, development, and evolution of the internal ML platform.
• Engineer Scalable Systems: Build and support complex, scalable, and multi-component data and ML systems.
• Automated Model Lifecycle Management: Develop frameworks for continuous retraining of production models.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with organizational goals.
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a go-to expert and mentor, exemplifying excellence in AI/ML engineering.
• Champion Code Quality: Advocate for and contribute to high-quality engineering standards through code reviews and feedback.

Application Instructions

• The job location is currently recruiting remotely in the United States.
• Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.

Company Information

• Company: Headspace
• Mission: To improve the health and happiness of the world.
• Team: Machine Learning Team – focused on driving innovation, developing key product features, and creating internal tools.