Senior Staff/Technical Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Harnham — Fremont, US
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About the Role
Harnham is seeking a Senior Staff/Technical Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join a fast-growing, mission-driven tech company in behavioral modeling and personalization. This role involves leading a team to develop and scale ML-powered products, particularly in ad optimization and recommendation systems. The position offers an attractive compensation package and the opportunity to work fully remotely.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy end-to-end machine learning models in ad optimization and personalization.
- Develop ML pipelines and production systems leveraging behavioral signals for user value and ROI.
- Collaborate with product and R&D teams to execute high-impact, ML-first product strategies.
- Lead experimentation and model evaluation in a data-rich environment.
- Contribute to scalable infrastructure development using tools like Airflow, Spark, and CI/CD platforms.
- Work across teams to bring novel ML products to market while continuously refining them.
- Stay updated on emerging ML techniques in RecSys, behavioral modeling, and optimization.
About the Candidate
Candidates should have:
- An MSc or PhD in a STEM field.
- Proven experience in building and deploying machine learning systems commercially.
- A strong background in AdTech or recommender systems, understanding personalization and targeting.
- Hands-on experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Bazel) and data infrastructure tools (Spark, SQL, Scala, Python).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD and production model monitoring.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks) and ML tooling (MLFlow, TensorFlow, Kubernetes).
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a product-oriented mindset.
- A proactive approach—an ideal fit for a dynamic startup environment.
Salary and Benefits
- Base salary ranging from $300,000 to $350,000.
- Meaningful equity and financial upside.
- Fully remote work options available, with hybrid options in Boston, SF Bay Area, Seattle, and NYC.
Company Culture and Benefits
Harnham values innovation and collaboration, offering its employees a dynamic work environment that promotes growth and creativity. Join a team of seasoned ML professionals from top companies to lead cutting-edge projects in AI solutions for global brands.