Senior Machine Learning Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help us build advanced technology in the company.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This role gives you an opportunity to build cutting-edge technology and a platform from the ground up. In this role you will be expected to:

• Research, design, and implement advanced Machine Learning algorithms
• Understand PHC’s business objectives and develop appropriate models to achieve them, along with metrics to track accuracy and progress
• Understand the lifecycle of ML model development and contribute to all parts of this lifecycle, especially productionization and operational elements in a containerized environment
• Perform statistical analysis to understand the incoming datasets to ensure data quality
• Define and implement the data preprocessing, enrichment, transformation, and feature engineering processes for a given dataset and problem
• Understand model tuning to enhance the accuracy and applicability of the model output
• Keep abreast of developments in the field and implement the relevant advancements in PHC’s ML pipelines
• Collaborate with other engineers and data scientists to define and scope out future projects
• Work with all levels within the company including executive leadership to bring novel ML solutions to PHC’s end users

In addition, this role will be responsible for other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required qualifications

  • MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
  • 5+ years professional experience as an ML Engineer
  • Proven hands-on experience in designing, building, and productionizing ML models
  • Proven ability to work with large datasets to understand data quality and implement methods for data cleansing
  • Strong understanding and experience in data modeling, algorithms, and data transformation techniques
  • In depth knowledge and experience in at least one of the following development languages: Python, Go, C++, Java, and/or Scala
  • Experience working in a cloud environment
  • Strong communication skills with a high emphasis on the ability to explain technology in business terms and to express opinions clearly
  • Solutions oriented – ability to creatively solve problems on the fly
  • Ability to make decisions and drive initiatives to completion

WHO WE ARE

PHC is a startup company, with the attendant excitement, energy, and opportunity for growth that a startup environment entails. The team supports remote-first employment and candidates from anywhere in the US are welcome to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Total compensation includes salary and stock option grants. The salary range for this position is between $150,000 to $215,000, and individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, wellbeing offerings, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and a work from home stipend. PHC covers 100% of medical premiums for employees and 50% of medical premiums for dependents.