Remote Senior Machine Learning Engineer: ML Recall

Description:

• Constructor is a next-generation platform for search and discovery in e-commerce, focusing on optimizing metrics like revenue, conversion rate, and profit.
• The search engine is developed in-house using transformers and generative LLMs, powering various functionalities from search to recommendations.
• The company serves over 1 billion queries daily across multiple languages and has clients like Sephora, Under Armour, and Petco.
• The Machine Learning Recall team is responsible for building and optimizing ML/DL models to enhance customer experience through relevancy and effectiveness.
• The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will focus on improving recall, developing visual solutions, and integrating various technologies/models for broader use within the company.
• Key challenges include building robust ML systems for search, tuning LLMs, improving business KPIs, collaborating with technical teams, and taking responsibility for team outputs.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of professional experience in applied machine learning.
• Excellent knowledge of NLP, particularly transformer-based approaches, is required.
• A comprehensive understanding of classical machine learning is necessary.
• Extensive knowledge of Python and experience with any deep learning framework, preferably Torch, is essential.
• Experience with SQL dialects, including SparkSQL and MySQL, is required.
• Proven experience in delivering production ML systems is a must.
• Proficiency with a big data stack for end-to-end ML product development, particularly using Pyspark, is needed.
• Candidates should be able to translate intuition into data-driven hypotheses that yield significant business value.
• Proactivity in problem-solving and a friendly demeanor towards teammates are essential.
• Nice to have skills include experience in designing A/B tests, knowledge of Rust or C/C++, familiarity with public cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Benefits:

• Employees enjoy unlimited vacation time, with encouragement to take at least 3 weeks off per year.
• The company offers a fully remote work environment, allowing employees to choose their location.
• A work-from-home stipend is provided to help set up home offices.
• New employees receive Apple laptops.
• There is a training and development budget for every employee, refreshed annually.
• Maternity and paternity leave is available for qualified employees.
• Employees work alongside smart colleagues who contribute to personal growth and meaningful impact.
• The position offers a base salary range between $80k and $120k USD, depending on various factors.
• Regular team offsites are organized to foster connection and collaboration.