Kikoff · 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKikoff is a profitable, high growth FinTech unicorn serving millions of people, and they are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team. This role will focus on developing and maintaining machine learning infrastructure and operations, particularly for their cash advance underwriting model and other machine learning use cases.
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Responsibilities
ML Infrastructure and Operations: Design, build and maintain the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources. Develop and manage data pipelines and workflows for machine learning models
Model Development and Deployment: Design, develop, and implement machine learning models for underwriting and other financial service applications. Ensure models are robust, scalable, and maintainable
Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to integrate machine learning models into production systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance of deployed models, ensuring they meet the desired accuracy and efficiency metrics. Implement processes for continuous improvement and optimization of models
A/B Testing and Experimentation: Design and implement experiments to optimize models and ensure they align with business goals
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine learning engineering, with a proven track record of deploying ML models in production environments
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Ruby
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment of ML models
Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets, apply advanced data science techniques, and derive actionable insights
Proficient in building predictive models, performing statistical analysis, and utilizing machine learning algorithms to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
Stock Options
Generous unlimited vacation policy to help you recharge
US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits
Company
Kikoff
Kikoff provides credit building services through secured cards and rent reporting.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$42.5MKey Investors
Portage VenturesLightspeed Venture Partners
2021-06-10Series B· $30M
2020-07-01Series A· $10M
2019-11-18Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Kevin Otsuka
VP of Growth
Patrick Glover
Head of Operations
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