Zest AI · 1 day ago
Machine Learning Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expZest AI is a pioneering company in innovative AI technology aiming to expand credit access for Americans. The Machine Learning Engineer will build software that enables customers to create, adopt, and operate machine learning models in production, while collaborating on end-to-end development efforts for complex ML/AI-powered solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataFinancial ServicesFinTechMachine LearningSaaS
Responsibilities
Collaborate on end-to-end development efforts for complex ML/AI-powered solutions—from ideation through deployment—ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Design experiments/prototypes with cutting-edge techniques aimed at advancing both internal capabilities (e.g., automation pipelines) as well as customer-facing products
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, sales/engagement management teams, data scientists/researchers—and provide thought leadership on how best-in-class ML technologies can address business challenges
Build sophisticated internal tooling frameworks enabling seamless integration between analytics platforms & operationalized models used across departments/customers
Stay ahead-of-the-curve regarding emerging trends within artificial intelligence/machine-learning research fields actively applying them where appropriate toward innovation opportunities aligned w/business objectives
Qualification
Required
1+ years of hands-on experience (post graduation) building and deploying machine learning systems, with a track record of delivering production-grade solutions beyond classroom or internship projects
Strong programming fundamentals in Python, with the ability to build reliable, scalable services and tools
Familiarity with ML and GenAI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, Scikit-learn, Pandas) and solid understanding of core ML/LLM concepts (transformers, embeddings, retrieval, evaluation, optimization, etc.)
Comfort with modern software development practices (modular design, version control, testing, CI/CD, code review)
Ability to write efficient, resource-aware code that handles memory, I/O, and CPU/GPU workloads effectively
Experience with automation and tooling for data analysis, model evaluation, or workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow, GitHub Actions, containerization)
A quantitative degree (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or related) — MS/PhD welcome, but not required
Preferred
Bonus: contributions to open-source projects in GenAI, ML tooling, or automation; GitHub repos or other visible examples of your work
Benefits
Robust medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Annual bonus plan participation
401(k) with generous match
Employee Awards and Recognition
11 company holidays
Winter break (office closed between Christmas and New Year's Day)
Unlimited vacation time
Employee Resource Groups
Generous family leave policy (12 week maternity leave / 6 week paternity leave)
Phone, internet, wellness, and professional development allowances
Employee gatherings, including Town Hall meetings
Beautiful, modern, dog-friendly office with lounge areas, video games, and gigantic jigsaw puzzles
Daily catered lunches from LA’s best restaurants and a fully stocked kitchen
Complimentary manicures, pedicures, and mindfulness sessions
Company happy hours, social events, outings, and much more!
Company
Zest AI
Zest AI is an AI lending technology company that leverages machine learning technology to enhance credit underwriting processes.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$357.73MKey Investors
Insight PartnersBaiduNorthgate Capital
2025-11-04Series Unknown
2024-12-13Series G· $200M
2024-07-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Mike de Vere
Chief Executive Officer
Kathryn Bonesteel
Head of Partnerships, Go-to-Market
Recent News
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