GoFundMe.org is hiring a
Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Summary

GoFundMe is hiring a Principal ML Engineer to design and implement next-generation machine learning services. The role involves collaborating with a team, designing advanced models, conducting research, mentoring other engineers, and meeting specific experience and educational requirements.

Requirements

• 9+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, and analytics with a consistent track record of successfully leading complex projects and deploying robust solutions into production environments
• Extensive knowledge of ML algorithms, including a deep understanding of statistical modeling, and Python development tooling and libraries (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Pytest, PySpark, SQL, Airflow, MLflow, Hugging Face Transformers, Tensorflow or PyTorch)
• Experience with LLMs, preferably including commercial solutions such as OpenAI API, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, or open source models and frameworks like Hugging Face, LangChain, Llama-2, Falcon, Dolly, etc
• Demonstrated ability to mentor ML engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply creative solutions to real-world challenges
• Comfortable experimenting with and incorporating cutting-edge techniques into our existing system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced machine learning models, model evaluation systems, and automated model training and deployment solutions
• Design and develop high throughput batch inferencing solutions as well as distributed, low latency real-time inferencing services
• Build efficient and robust systems to collect and prepare data for evaluation and model training
• Conduct research to identify, evaluate, and build features that improve model performance
• Evaluate and recommend opportunities to leverage data to grow the business and delight customers
• Collaborate with technical and nontechnical colleagues, including data scientists, engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to drive the successful implementation of machine learning projects

Preferred Qualifications

A Masters or Ph. D in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or related field is preferred

Benefits

• Market competitive pay
• Rich healthcare benefits including employer paid premiums for medical/dental/vision (100% for employee only plans and 85% for employee + dependent plans) and employer HSA contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Hybrid workplace with fully remote flexibility for many roles
• Monetary support for new hire setup, hybrid work & wellbeing, family planning, and commuting expenses
• A variety of mental and wellness programs to support employees
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning stipend
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick/mental health days, volunteer days, company holidays, and a floating holiday
• Learning & development and recognition programs
• Gives Back Program where employees can nominate a fundraiser every week for a donation from the company
• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging are vital to our priorities and we continue to evolve our strategy to ensure DEI is embedded in all processes and programs at GoFundMe