Hinge · 7 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Dating Outcomes
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$162K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expHinge is a dating app focused on fostering genuine relationships and is seeking Machine Learning Engineers to enhance the dating experience using AI. The role involves building and deploying machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring systems are scalable and efficient.
DatingInternetMobile Apps
Responsibilities
Contribute to the research and development of models powering Hinge and experiment with the latest innovations in the field of Machine Learning (e.g., LLM agents, MMoE models, VAEs, etc.)
Build systems with availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management in mind
Collaborate closely with other Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers, Data Engineers, and Scientists to understand our users' needs and identify opportunities to make their experience better through machine learning
Work within our AI platform team to move models to production, monitor them, and make improvements to our serving infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Strong programming skills: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java or C++
System design & architecture: Proven track record of training and deploying large scale ML models specially DNNs. Good understanding of distributed computing for learning and inference
Cloud platform proficiency: The ability to utilize cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Familiarity with ML serving solutions like Ray, KubeFlow or W&B is a plus
ML knowledge: Deep understanding of DNN architectures, track record of building, debugging and fine tuning models. Familiarity with PyTorch, TF, knowledge distillation, recommender systems are a plus
Dev-ops skills: The ability to establish, manage, and use data and compute infrastructure such as Kubernetes and Terraform
Data engineering knowledge: Skills in handling and managing large datasets including, data cleaning, preprocessing, and storage. Deep understanding of batch and streaming pipelines as well as orchestrators like Argo and Airflow
Collaboration and communication skills: The ability to work effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas clearly with individuals from diverse technical and non-technical backgrounds
Strong written communication: The ability to communicate complex ideas and technical knowledge through documentation
Software leadership skills: A track record of leading projects through completion with quantifiable and measurable outcomes
2+ years of experience, depending on education, as an MLE
1+ years of experience working on a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure, and with dev-ops tooling such as Kubernetes
1+ years of experience designing and developing online and production grade ML systems
A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Familiarity with ML serving solutions like Ray, KubeFlow or W&B
Familiarity with PyTorch, TF, knowledge distillation, recommender systems
Experience with orchestrators like Argo and Airflow
Benefits
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
Company
Hinge
Hinge is a social discovery network helping users meet new people through an application.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20.6MKey Investors
Shasta VenturesGreat Oaks Venture Capital
2018-06-21Acquired
2014-12-11Series A· $12M
2014-07-01Convertible Note· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Joelle Sherman
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Justin McLeod
Founder, CEO
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