Workiva · 1 day ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Ames, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $237K/yr
4+ years expWorkiva is a company focused on delivering innovative solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the architecture and delivery of machine learning solutions. This role involves developing tools and systems for machine learning, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring the reliability of ML infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Architect and deliver cutting-edge ML solutions using MLOps and best practices, fostering creativity in project execution
Design systems to enable rapid ML development, high availability, and clear observability
Develop tools, systems, and automation to support ML solutions, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and rapid development
Collaborate closely with product teams to develop APIs, maintain ML infrastructure, and integrate machine learning features into products
Provide technical leadership, mentor less experienced ML engineers and scientists, and define team best practices and processes
Lead in the ML space by introducing new technologies and techniques, and applying them to Workiva's strategic initiatives
Communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively
Collaborate with software, data architects, and product managers to design complete software products that meet a broad range of customer needs and requirements
Deliver, update, and maintain machine learning infrastructure to meet evolving needs
Host ML models to product teams, monitor performance, and provide necessary support
Write automated tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.) with ML solutions in mind to ensure robustness and reliability
Debug and troubleshoot components across multiple service and application contexts, engaging with support teams to triage and resolve production issues
Participate in on-call rotations, providing 24x7 support for all of Workiva’s SaaS hosted environments
Perform Code Reviews within your group’s products, components, and solutions, involving external stakeholders (e.g., Security, Architecture)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 4 years in ML engineering or related software engineering experience
Proficiency in ML development cycles and toolsets
Preferred
Familiarity with Generative AI
Strong technical leadership skills in an Agile/Sprint working environment
Experience building model deployment and data pipelines and/or CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
Proficiency in Python, GO, Java, or relevant languages, with experience in Github, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services
Proven experience working with product teams to integrate machine learning features into the product
Experience with commercial databases and HTTP/web protocols
Knowledge of systems performance tuning and load testing, and production-level testing best practices
Experience with Github or equivalent source control systems
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud service providers
Ability to prioritize projects effectively and optimize system performance
Benefits
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Company
Workiva
Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$680.58MKey Investors
Bluestem Capital
2023-08-14Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2014-12-12IPO
2014-10-17Series Unknown· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Julie Iskow
President & CEO
Penny Ashley Lawrence
SVP, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience)
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