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Agero, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Principal Optimization and Machine Learning Engineer

Agero, Inc. is a leading provider of digital driver assistance services, dedicated to enhancing the vehicle ownership experience through innovative technology. The Principal Optimization and Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing a next-gen Dispatch System, optimizing service delivery through advanced machine learning models and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Architect & ship: Design end-to-end Python services (batch + streaming) that ingest model outputs, run constrained optimization, and surface real-time dispatch decisions
Model & simulate: Build/extend ML models (gradient-boosting, deep learning, OR-Tools) and run time-horizon simulations to quantify cost vs. service-level trade-offs
Operationalize: Automate training, validation, A/B rollout, and monitoring (SageMaker / Airflow)
Lead & collaborate: Partner with Product, Ops, and Data Engineering; mentor a small squad of DS/ML engineers; present findings to execs
Continuously improve: Instrument NPS / cost telemetry, identify failure modes, and iterate

Qualification

PythonMachine LearningOptimization TechniquesCloud-native PipelinesSQLFeature-store DesignData Quality MindsetTeam LeadershipCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

6 + yrs combined experience in Data Science and ML Engineering with ownership of production systems
Expert-level Python
Hands-on optimization (Mixed Integer Programming / Linear Optimization / Stochastic Optimization) and modern ML (XGBoost, PyTorch)
Proven record designing cloud-native pipelines on AWS, GCP or Azure (AWS)
Strong SQL, feature-store design, and data-quality mindset
Ability to translate business objectives into mathematically rigorous experiments

Preferred

Experience with dispatch, logistics, or supply-demand marketplaces
Familiarity with Monte-Carlo tree search, multi-agent simulation, or hierarchical RL
Prior work balancing short-term incentives against long-term KPIs (e.g., LTV, NPS)

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental health benefits for associates and their families.
401(k) plan with company match and tuition assistance to support your future goals.
Flexible time off, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays annually.
Parental planning benefits to assist associates through life’s milestones.
Bonus/Incentive Programs

Company

Agero, Inc.

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Agero is working with leading vehicle manufacturers and insurance carriers to drive the next generation of roadside assistance technology forward.

H1B Sponsorship

Agero, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (10)
2023 (11)
2022 (15)
2021 (19)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.75M
2022-08-12Series Unknown· $4.75M
2013-08-15Acquired

Leadership Team

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Dave Ferrick
Chief Executive Officer and President
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