Remote Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Description:

• Lead a team of 3-5 ML engineers building next-generation personalization systems.
• Architect multi-stage ranking systems that include retrieval, ranking, and re-ranking.
• Define a technical roadmap that aligns with business objectives.
• Drive improvements in model quality, system reliability, and development velocity.
• Establish best practices for model development and deployment.
• Partner with product, data science, and engineering teams to enhance collaboration.
• Contribute hands-on to critical model development, dedicating 50% of time to coding.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Deep expertise in large-scale personalization systems is essential.
• Experience with modern ML architectures, including two-tower, transformer-based, and graph neural networks.
• Strong system design skills for ML infrastructure are required.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive technical decisions effectively.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring project delivery.
• A BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience is necessary.

Benefits:

• The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $130,000 to $250,000, based on market rates and Launch Potato’s Levels Framework.
• The total compensation includes a profit-sharing bonus and competitive benefits.
• Future salary increases will be based on company and personal performance rather than annual cost-of-living adjustments.
• Launch Potato is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing an equal employment opportunity for all candidates.