Senior Manager, ML Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager of Machine Learning Engineering with a strong background in ML model productionization.  This role oversees ML Engineering efforts to productionize and deploy ML models that predict the cost to manufacture customers’ parts and determine the best price to charge for them. This is at the core of our business with substantial opportunity for impact by solving interesting and challenging technical problems.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of total experience in the industry, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, and experience with pricing algorithms and deep learning. 

This position requires both leadership and hands-on technical expertise, managing a team of engineers while actively contributing to the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and systems.  Our teams are highly collaborative, cross-functional, and rapidly iterating and innovating.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of machine learning engineers, providing guidance on best practices in ML Ops, infrastructure, and software engineering.
• Lead the productionization of ML models and their deployment to quickly iterate on ML at the core of our business
• Be hands-on in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and systems, ensuring they meet high standards of performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists, product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain ML Ops pipelines, ensuring efficient model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Implement and manage infrastructure for large-scale data processing, model training, and inference.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, including code quality, testing, and deployment automation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in machine learning, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure to inform team strategy and direction.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on machine learning, ML Ops, and infrastructure.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a management role, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams to successful project outcomes.
• Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks, tools, and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with ML Ops practices, including model versioning, continuous integration, and automated deployment.
• Proficiency in software engineering practices, including object-oriented design, code versioning, and testing.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and distributed computing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams in troubleshooting complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and managing resources effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (ITAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with pricing algorithms
• Experience with neural networks and deep learning
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data engineering practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

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