Remote Senior Python Engineer- MLOps

Description:

• Kiavi is one of the nation’s largest private lenders to residential real estate investors (REIs), offering a simpler, more reliable, and faster way to access capital.
• The company has funded $27 billion in loans and financed over 100,000 projects across 45 states and D.C.
• Kiavi is seeking a skilled MLOps Engineer to join their data team, responsible for designing and implementing Machine Learning platform features for Data Scientists.
• The role involves working with various models, including online, offline, and large language models using Databricks, MLFlow, and Python.
• The position can be based remotely in approved hiring regions, supporting a hybrid distributed workforce philosophy.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have experience building and testing ML models.
• Experience in developing and maintaining CICD Pipelines using tools like CircleCI, Jenkins, or BuildKite is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Spark and Hive is required.
• Advanced expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases is essential.
• Familiarity with Airflow or similar workflow orchestrators is needed.
• Candidates should have knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP concepts.
• A proven ability to learn and apply new technologies is required.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is necessary.

Benefits:

• Kiavi offers free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance, with discounted premiums for dependents.
• An annual employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is provided for those enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Immediate access to short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as group life and AD&D insurance, is available.
• The company supports remote work and provides a one-time office setup reimbursement and a monthly stipend for internet and phone expenses.
• Employees have flexible time off with no strict limits, subject to manager approval.
• Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for medical or caregiver purposes and 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave are offered.
• A 401(k) plan with a company match of 100% of contributions up to 3% of compensation or $6,000 is available, with immediate vesting of employer contributions.