Remote Machine Learning Engineer

Description:

• Ground News is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their team remotely in Canada.
• The company aims to provide a platform that allows users to compare news sources, understand media bias, and break free from algorithms.
• The successful candidate will work on pioneering new AI applications tailored for the news landscape, with access to rich datasets from over 50,000 news sources.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with Data Engineers, Machine Learning engineers, and software developers to integrate AI solutions into the platform.
• The role involves owning and maintaining ML projects across the full stack, working on LLM-powered applications related to news, and coordinating cross-team efforts for feature creation.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in building production web applications, preferably in lean and agile work environments.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, and Next.js is required.
• Experience with MySQL, Express, and Node.js for backend development is necessary.
• Strong API design skills, including designing and documenting RESTful APIs for web and mobile platforms, are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are needed to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work with a team that prioritizes growth and offers an unparalleled learning experience.
• Remote work flexibility and the chance to play a key role in developing Ground News products.
• A commitment to creating a harassment- and discrimination-free environment for all team members.
• The chance to contribute to building a world where civil debate, media accountability, and critical thought are fundamental.