Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead their AI/ML initiatives. This role involves defining technical strategies for AI/ML solutions in Search, Recommendations, and Ads, while mentoring engineers and driving innovation in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Identify customer problems and opportunities; lead teams to research, architect, design, and operationalize AI/ML solutions
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to define and execute a compelling product and technical roadmap for ML solutions
- Drive cross-functional technical alignment and execution across various engineering teams
- Lead R&D in advanced AI, with a major focus on mid/long-term research topics that push the boundaries of the industry
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to grow the skills and capabilities of engineers across the entire organization
- Apply a disciplined, data-driven approach to technical decision-making and experimentation
Skills
- 10+ years of progressive experience in ML and AI, with a proud track record of building large-scale, high-performance models and systems
- Deep experience with the end-to-end development lifecycle of ML/AI, focusing on both large-scale model training and serving
- A foundational and practical understanding of machine learning principles and the critical steps required to successfully productionize models at scale
- Proficiency with modern data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Beam, Hadoop) and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
- Exceptional ability to define and solve highly ambiguous or unconstrained technical problems, knowing when to strategically seek assistance
- A proven track record of successfully collaborating with engineers, leaders, and product managers to drive complex projects to completion
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting and mentoring other engineers, elevating the technical capability of the organization
Benefits
- Etsy is one of the largest global marketplace platforms in the world, and offers three work modes to meet our team's various needs and preferences: Flex mode for candidates who are comfortable traveling to an office location 4+ times per month, Remote mode, and Office-based mode.
- If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know.
- While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
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