Remote Sr. AI engineer (Remote - Latin America)

Description:

• Sezzle is seeking a Sr. AI Engineer in Latin America to join its fast-growing fintech team.
• The role involves leading the development and deployment of advanced machine learning solutions for personalized shopping experiences, fraud prevention, and credit risk analysis.
• You will work on high-impact, production-grade systems using cutting-edge technologies across cloud infrastructure and MLOps pipelines.
• The position emphasizes a collaborative environment that values innovation, speed, and ownership.
• Key responsibilities include designing and developing scalable ML infrastructure on AWS, partnering with product teams to prototype AI-driven features, implementing monitoring systems for ML models, and supporting cross-functional AI initiatives.
• You will troubleshoot production-level ML issues, mentor team members, and stay current on emerging machine learning technologies.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Candidates must have 6+ years of experience deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Expertise in ML areas such as recommendation systems, pattern recognition, or data mining is essential.
• Proven success in end-to-end ML model development, from ideation to business results, is necessary.
• Proficiency in Python is required, and experience with Golang is a plus.
• Strong skills in SQL and experience with relational databases and data warehouses are needed.
• Deep familiarity with AWS, especially SageMaker, and cloud-based ML architectures is required.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for ML deployment is necessary.
• Candidates should be skilled in monitoring ML systems with tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or AWS CloudWatch.
• Knowledge of real-time data processing tools like Apache Spark or Kafka is preferred.
• High standards, quick decision-making, and a drive to innovate beyond conventional approaches are essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $50,000 to $120,000 USD (gross, per year).
• It provides 100% remote work across Latin America with flexible working hours.
• You will be part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team focused on redefining digital commerce.
• The company fosters a culture of ownership, trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
• There are opportunities for rapid career growth in a dynamic, high-impact environment.