Lead Ml Infra Engineer

Summary

Join Upwork's Machine Learning Infrastructure & Data team as a Lead ML Infra Engineer. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure for machine learning models. Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and engineers to build cutting-edge platforms and tools. Responsibilities include designing distributed systems, developing ML lifecycle frameworks, architecting highly available systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, staying current with ML advancements, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for ML infrastructure, a proven track record, innovative thinking, technical proficiency, collaborative skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. Upwork offers a competitive salary, bonus plan, equity program, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Passion for ML Infrastructure
• Proven Impact
• Technical Proficiency
• Collaborative Mindset
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize distributed systems and infrastructure components to support large-scale machine learning workflows, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, and serving
• Develop and maintain frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data preparation and experimentation to model deployment and monitoring
• Architect and implement highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure systems that meet the performance and scalability requirements of production machine learning workloads
• Collaborate with machine learning researchers and data scientists to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software solutions
• Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning infrastructure, distributed computing, and cloud technologies, and integrate them into our platform to drive innovation
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Innovative Thinker
• Continuous Learner

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan
• Long term equity incentive program
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for both you and your family
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan