As a Machine Learning Engineer on the Embeddings team at Liftoff, you will:

• End-to-end ownership of ML models that operate at scale and directly impact the business. This includes building state-of-art ML models, operating them in production, working with related engineering systems.
  
  
• Adopt or build new technologies for training and serving ML models, e.g. support new model kinds, improve scalability, increase developer velocity.
  
  
• Be a mentoring coach for team members and engineers from other teams.
  
  
• Monitor latest ML research for practical ideas that the team could try.
  
  
• Influence the roadmap for your team and potentially other teams.b 

Requirements 

• 12+ years of industry experience applying Machine Learning
• Hands on experience with deep neural networks in production at scale.
• Strong engineering and coding skills. 
• Experience with the following: PyTorch, PySpark.
• B.S. or higher in Machine Learning, Math, Physics or similar. PhD a plus.
• Ability to work independently on software projects
• Track record of strong execution and timely delivery of projects.
• Sets ego aside in pursuit of finding the best solution, no matter where it comes from.
• Experience with Transformers and Two-Tower models a plus
• Experience in Ad Tech or Recommender Systems is a strong plus.
  
  

Location:

This role eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OR, RI, TX, UT, and WA. We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and NYC.

Compensation: 

Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate location and experience. The following are our base salary ranges for this role: 

SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County: $290,000 - $315,000
Seattle/Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $265,000 - $290,000
All other cities and towns in our approved states: $250,000 - $275,000

Working at Liftoff is fast-paced, fun, and challenging, and we thrive on innovation. Come join the rocket ship and help shape the future of the mobile app ecosystem with us! 

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