Description:

Oportun is a digital banking platform that aims to help its 2.2 million members achieve their financial goals through intelligent borrowing and savings.
The company has provided over $17.8 billion in responsible credit and saved its members more than $2.3 billion in interest and fees.
Oportun is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of its ML infrastructure, from model training to deployment.
The role involves elevating ML capabilities and implementing a state-of-the-art machine learning infrastructure.
Responsibilities include leading the implementation of ML infrastructure, providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, and managing critical projects.
The engineer will collaborate with data scientists to optimize data pipelines and establish best practices for model versioning and evaluation.
The position requires architecting model deployment strategies using containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
The engineer will also engineer automated CI/CD pipelines and define performance benchmarks for models and infrastructure.
Staying updated with industry trends and integrating advancements into the ML ecosystem is essential.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience is required.
Extensive experience in developing end-to-end machine learning infrastructure for large-scale applications is necessary.
Proven leadership skills in guiding technical teams and delivering high-quality ML solutions are essential.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for complex technical challenges are required.
A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles is necessary.
Mastery of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, along with Python programming, is required.
Deep expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is essential.
A thorough understanding of software engineering principles, version control (Git), and collaborative workflows is necessary.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and cloud-native services for ML infrastructure is required.
A track record of integrating DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a team-oriented environment are required.

Oportun offers a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture that fosters a sense of belonging.
Employees are encouraged to share their perspectives and participate in employee resource groups.
The company is committed to social impact and financial inclusion, providing an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of millions.
Oportun is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to various protected categories.