Engineering Team Lead, Machine Learning

Company:

We are a company on a mission to breathe life back into the buyer’s journey and help people fall back in love with the brands that make them thrive.​

Company culture:

At PriceSpider, we help brands from around the world make the shopping experience more human. And what is more human than shopping for our necessities and luxuries. The beauty of commerce is opening ourselves up to something new. 

At PriceSpider we’re always looking for the best talent, to serve the best brands on the planet, no matter where you hail from, what background you have, or how you identify, you have a home at PriceSpider. No extra legs needed...talent required. 

When you choose to work at PriceSpider — just like the brands, retailers, and shoppers we serve — we all stand together as one. 350 employees working from four countries serving brands across the globe toward one inclusive goal.

Job Description:

At PriceSpider, we are dedicated to building innovative solutions that push the boundaries of technology. Our team thrives on tackling complex challenges and delivering high-performance, scalable systems. We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager with strong infrastructure skills, deep expertise in Go, relational databases, big data, and practical AI experience to lead our talented engineering team. 

What you will be doing:

• Lead a small team of engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support.
• Develop and execute the technical strategy for AI/ML and data processing initiatives, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business, client, and product groups, to identify opportunities for AI integration, data innovation, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Design, oversee, and implement scalable AI/ML systems, ensuring best practices in model development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Manage the full lifecycle of projects, from conception to deployment and monitoring, establishing metrics, KPIs, and best practices to drive continuous improvement in both model performance and team operations.
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML technologies and methodologies, evaluating their potential application within the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members and driving process enhancements.

Qualifications: 

• Information Systems, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in AI/ML development and large-scale data processing systems, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, Hugging Face) and data processing systems design.
• Experience with data transformation tools, automated data pipelines, and backend services.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain AI/ML systems, including High Availability and High Scalability solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficiency with Node.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, GitHub, AWS, and cloud infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience with NLP, computer vision, web crawling, and big data technologies (e.g., GCP BigQuery, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with MLOps and DevOps practices, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with test automation, system design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Located in Southern California

Benefits:

PriceSpider encourages a healthy work-life balance and commitment to employee wellbeing. We are consistently evaluating areas to support and foster a community of engaged employees. PriceSpider is an international employer so some benefits offering will vary from country to country, however, below you can see employer sponsored contributions:

• Flexible work-from-home arrangements
• 401K Match
• Flexible vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (US)
• Technical stipend
• Professional development programs
• Wellness programs

Compensation:

The base salary for this role is $140,000 - $170,000. Please note that our salary ranges are based on current market data and the offered compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and other factors permitted by law.

PriceSpider is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.