Remote Staff ML Engineer

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.
• The Staff Machine Learning Engineer will lead the development of ML infrastructure, from model training to deployment, to deliver advanced solutions to clients.
• This role involves collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and senior leaders to create innovative solutions in the FinTech space.
• Responsibilities include implementing a cutting-edge ML infrastructure, providing technical leadership, managing critical projects, and ensuring high-quality standards.
• The engineer will work on optimizing data pipelines, establishing best practices for model versioning, and architecting deployment strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• The position also requires engineering automated CI/CD pipelines and defining performance benchmarks for models and infrastructure.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a Master's degree with equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in developing end-to-end machine learning infrastructure for large-scale applications is necessary.
• Proven leadership skills in guiding technical teams to achieve innovative outcomes are essential.
• Mastery of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, along with proficiency in Python programming, is required.
• Deep expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is needed for managing complex ML applications.
• A thorough understanding of software engineering principles, version control (Git), and collaborative development workflows is essential.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and cloud-native services for building robust ML infrastructure is required.
• Experience in integrating DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges are essential.
• Exceptional communication skills are required to foster collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Oportun offers a differentiated experience with a focus on a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• Employees are encouraged to share their perspectives and feel a sense of belonging within the team.
• The company celebrates its inclusive culture through employee resource groups.
• The position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on social issues and financial inclusion.
• Oportun is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to various protected categories.