Remote Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Search)

Description:

• Fetch is building a platform that empowers consumers to earn rewards for their purchases, with over $1 billion in rewards delivered and more than 5 million five-star reviews.
• The company has received investments from notable firms and partners with various brands, reshaping the connection between brands and consumers.
• Fetch has been recognized as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two consecutive years, promoting a people-first culture.
• The engineering team at Fetch values adaptability and innovation, encouraging engineers to thrive in complex environments and make informed decisions.
• The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will design, build, and implement NLP-based systems that enhance user experience and improve search capabilities.
• This role involves serving as a technical leader, mentoring engineers, and actively contributing to the codebase while shaping best practices.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of hands-on experience in building NLP and information retrieval systems for commercial applications.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams is required.
• Demonstrated experience in building and deploying high-performance ML systems with a focus on latency and throughput is essential.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other ML frameworks is necessary.
• Experience with large datasets, data pipelines, and deploying ML models to production environments is required.
• A deep understanding of traditional and vector-based search algorithms is needed.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts into business impact are essential.
• Candidates should be able to implement online/offline evaluation strategies to compare model iterations.

Benefits:

• Employees receive equity in Fetch, allowing them to benefit from the company's growth.
• A 401k match is offered, dollar-for-dollar up to 4%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available for employees and their pets.
• Fetch provides $10,000 per year in education reimbursement for continuing education.
• Employees can participate in employee resource groups that promote diversity and inclusion.
• Fetch offers flexible PTO along with 9 paid holidays and a year-end week-long break.
• Robust leave policies include 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 14 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• A one-time $2,000 incentive is provided for employees welcoming new family members to assist with childcare and related costs.
• Employees can work in stunning offices or fully remotely from anywhere in the US, with necessary hardware and software provided.