Iterable · 14 hours ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expIterable is the leading AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps brands create dynamic, individualized experiences at scale. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to architect and develop robust systems for feature engineering and large-scale model training, collaborating across teams to tackle complex data challenges.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)MarketingMobile AppsSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Independently lead large-scale machine learning initiatives—delivering capabilities for scalable feature engineering, data processing, and model training on Databricks
Design, build, and deploy machine learning models that enable our partners to reach the right user with the right message at the right time
Own the complete lifecycle of ML platform features: from requirements gathering and architecture, through implementation, deployment, and post-launch support
Shape architectural decisions aimed at building robust, reusable, and highly available ML infrastructure that raises the bar for engineering and data science excellence
Mentor colleagues through code reviews, technical design sessions, and knowledge sharing, helping grow a strong culture of engineering rigor and learning
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, data infrastructure, or platform engineering, preferably in a SaaS environment
Demonstrate a strong track record leading multi-stakeholder projects that deliver platform features, scalable ML tooling, or end-to-end training systems
Show proficiency with Python (with a preference for experience in distributed data processing environments like Databricks, Spark, or similar platforms)
Bring hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines, distributed systems, and cloud data storage (Databricks Delta, Spark, Kafka, Postgres, etc.)
Exhibit a product-minded approach: comfortable partnering with product managers and data practitioners to balance trade-offs across usability, scalability, and complexity
Possess curiosity and adaptability to master new ML and data technologies, frameworks, and best practices
Communicate and collaborate effectively within remote and distributed teams
Preferred
Experience building or operating ML platforms on Databricks
Scala development experience
Familiarity with ML workflow orchestration tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow) and interest in automating model development, testing, and deployment
Exposure to generative AI or large language model workflows within an agentic or conversational UX context
Experience designing developer-facing APIs or tools to empower other ML engineers or data scientists
Success working in remote-first or globally distributed engineering organizations
Benefits
Competitive salaries, meaningful equity, & 401(k) plan
Medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
Balance Days (additional paid holidays)
Fertility & Adoption Assistance
Paid Sabbatical
Flexible PTO
Monthly Employee Wellness allowance
Monthly Professional Development allowance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Complete laptop workstation
Company
Iterable
Iterable is an AI-powered communication platform that improves customer retention with its marketing.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.2MKey Investors
Viking Global InvestorsIndex VenturesCRV
2021-06-15Series E· $200M
2019-12-10Series D· $60M
2019-03-20Series C· $50M
Leadership Team
Sam Allen
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Boni
Chief Scientist
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