Staff / Principal ML Engineer

• Build/integrate new machine learning models into production using the necessary tools to monitor/administer them
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set and align on machine learning platform strategies to meet company objectives
• Deliver best-in-class technical approach and problem analysis documents
• Impact key company objectives by working closely with Product to refine our roadmap
• Build/maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor the performance of our products
• Mentor junior team members helping them to grow their skills and expertise
• Drive key architectural decisions and contribute to our ML platform architecture and strategy
• Act as a data evangelist to create a data-driven culture across the company and provide mentorship/feedback to analysts and other data-minded stakeholders

For CA based applicants

• The base salary range for this position is $210,000 - $270,000, dependent on experience
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Home office stipend
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot – discount program through Lumity

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above

• BA/BS in Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields.
• Advanced degrees preferred but not required, e.g. PhD or Masters of Physics, CS, Stats, etc.
• At least 10 years experience doing quantitative analysis, modeling and pushing ML into production
• Advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, or similar) and experience with applications
• Deep understanding of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, or similar) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Expert level fluency using languages like Python & SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
• Working knowledge of common web/mobile architectures, data pipelines, CI/CD processes, etc.
• Strong understanding of DBT or other similar data transformation/organization methodologies
• Strong understanding of the dynamics around two-sided marketplaces and/or other complex business models, with an emphasis on product acumen
• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Mode, Tableau, Looker)

At Instawork, we’re driven by our vision to create economic opportunity for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world. With a growing number of hub cities across the world in the U.S., Canada, India, and beyond, we’re looking for top talent to help rapidly scale our high-tech and high-touch labor marketplace. Our accomplished and dedicated team is passionate about our mission and committed to crafting revolutionary products, all with the backing of our world-class investors, including Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock Capital, Y Combinator, and more!

Founded in 2015,Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than five million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. In 2022, Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list.

Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for “Best Innovation” and one of the “Best Business Apps” by Business Insider. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 markets across the U.S. and Canada.

For more information visit www.instawork.com

We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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