Job Summary:
We are seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead core AI initiatives including personalization, marketplace trust, and seller tools. This role requires architecting large-scale ML systems, partnering with Data Science teams to productionize models, and mentoring junior engineers while influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical lead for core AI initiatives with hands-on contribution
- Architect and deploy large-scale ML systems (batch & real-time)
- Partner with DS leads to productionize experimentation-ready models
- Drive system design across MLOps, model serving, and monitoring
- Mentor junior MLEs and influence cross-squad engineering culture
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong software engineering foundation with expert Python proficiency
- Backend and data systems experience with production model deployment
- Distributed systems knowledge with focus on model performance and cost optimization
- MLOps expertise across model serving and monitoring systems
Technology Stack
- ML Frameworks: PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow
- Tools: Airflow, Spark, Databricks, MLFlow, Feature Store
- Cloud: GCP and AWS hybrid environments
- Infrastructure: Real-time + batch pipelines, vector DBs, scalable inference