Robinhood · 1 day ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research and Development
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$187K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expRobinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all, and they are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their AI Research and Development team. The role focuses on implementing and evaluating machine learning algorithms to provide scalable data-driven solutions and enhance user experiences through advanced recommendation systems.
CryptocurrencyFinTechStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Evaluate cutting technologies, including but not limited to, transformer based model architecture and large foundational models to identify solutions for Robinhood specific problems
Develop and implement scalable machine learning models focusing on advanced ranking and recommendation systems, including expertise in Collaborative Filtering, Content-Based Filtering, and Hybrid models, alongside proficiency in Learning to Rank (LTR) techniques for effective prioritization
Design reinforcement learning algorithms and apply multi-armed bandit strategies to optimize decision-making in dynamic environments, balancing exploration and exploitation
Design and conduct A/B tests to assess the performance of different machine learning models. This includes setting up the test environment, monitoring performance, and analyzing results
Analyze experimental data to extract actionable insights. Use statistical techniques to validate the findings and ensure their relevance and accuracy
Work closely with other engineering teams, data scientists, and the marketing team to integrate machine learning models into the product and ensure they meet business requirements. Present results to different stakeholders
Build reusable libraries for common machine learning practices. Offer support and guidance to the usage of these tools. Maintain comprehensive documentation of libraries, models, experiments, and findings
Qualification
Required
5+ years of applied ML experience productionizing ML models with 2+ years focused on recommendations, ranking or personalization projects
A fervent interest in exploring and applying AI and ML technologies
Strive to solve sophisticated engineering problems that drive business objectives
Solid technical foundation enabling active contribution to the design and execution of projects and ideas
Familiarity with architectural frameworks of large, distributed, and high-scale ML applications
Hands-on experience in classical ML techniques with tabular data as well as modern techniques with sequential data
Proven experience in ML with a focus on ranking, recommendation systems, multi-objective optimization, and reinforcement learning
Proficiency in Python, SQL, XGboost, PyTorch/TensorFlow
Preferred
Experience with Spark, Kafka, and Kubernetes is also desirable
Ideally you have experience in the Finance sector
Benefits
Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Company
Robinhood
Robinhood is a stock brokerage that allows customers to buy and sell stocks, options, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with zero commission.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.23BKey Investors
Emergent Fidelity TechnologiesRibbit CapitalD1 Capital Partners
2022-05-13Post Ipo Secondary· $648.29M
2021-07-29IPO
2021-02-01Private Equity· $2.4B
Leadership Team
Vlad Tenev
Co-Founder, Chairman, CEO
Surabhi Gupta
VP of Engineering
Recent News
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