Machine Learning Applied Scientist (Reinforcement Learning)

OfferFit; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Machine Learning Applied Scientist specializing in Reinforcement Learning. This role offers the opportunity to apply cutting-edge research to real-world marketing challenges, enhancing campaign performance through advanced algorithms. As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you'll collaborate with experts in ML, engineering, and marketing, working on large-scale datasets and contributing to product strategy. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with generous PTO, flexible hours, and a culture dedicated to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact through technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Remote Work Environment

Quarterly Gatherings

Weekly Team Events

Leadership Development

Strong Company Culture

Competitive Benefits

401K Matching Program

Qualifications

• Strong background in ML and RL with a focus on practical applications.
• Experience in coding clean, well-documented, and modular code.

Responsibilities

• Improve RL algorithms for better performance and robustness.
• Develop diagnostic tools and conduct research on RL techniques.

Skills

Machine Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Python

Data Science

Problem Solving

API Development

Version Control

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

MS with professional experience in RL

Tools

Spark

BigQuery

FastAPI

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

OfferFit was founded by ex-McKinsey and BCG math PhDs, and we’re funded by leading Silicon Valley VCs. OfferFit replaces A/B testing with AI testing, powered by reinforcement learning AI. This allows lifecycle marketers to test & improve the performance of their campaigns much faster than before. Customers include leading brands like Brinks Home, Yelp, Chime, Engie, and MetLife, among many others.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Improve RL algorithms to increase performance, sample efficiency, and robustness at scale
• Develop and apply advanced diagnostic tools, including off-policy evaluation methods
• Conduct research on state-of-the-art RL techniques and their applicability to marketing optimization
• Implement better monitoring and observability tooling
• Work closely with engineering teams to improve OfferFit’s platform and develop APIs for OfferFit ML components
• Participate in customer implementations to gain insights into real-world use cases
• Contribute to OfferFit’s product strategy and roadmap
• Data Science/Back End: Python ML ecosystem, Spark, BigQuery, FastAPI
• We write well-tested, type-hinted, documented, modular code and use pre-commit hooks, CI/CD, and issue tracking for development

Why is it great:

• Opportunity to bridge cutting-edge RL research with real-world applications.
• Access to large-scale datasets and computational resources.
• Support for continued research, including conference attendance and publication.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of experts in ML, engineering, and marketing.
• Join OfferFit’s fast-paced, supportive, and professional team. We make sure all of our team members are empowered and receive great mentorship and coaching.

Who’s a Fit:

• Exceptional coder: you have experience on writing clean, well-designed, versioned code; you care about good coding practices and terse, testable APIs.
• Problem solver: you thrive on tackling complex, real-world challenges with novel ML approaches
• Impact-driven: you're motivated by seeing your research translate into tangible business outcomes
• Collaborative: You enjoy working closely with a team of driven individuals across multiple teams to get things done. You’re willing to both help and ask for help.
• Structured and organized: you can structure a plan, align stakeholders, and see it through to execution.
• Clear communicator: you are able to express yourself clearly and persuasively, both in writing and speech.
• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field with a focus on Reinforcement Learning. MS with professional experience with RL is fine too.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to partially overlap and support North America time zones
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Up to 10-15% travel for company-wide quarterly gatherings, team offsite workshops, customer meetings, and industry-related events

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $120,000-$180,000 per year, plus eligibility for additional bonus ranging $15,000-$22,000; Eligibility for an additional end of year performance bonus, commissions (when applicable) and/or equity options may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

OfferFit Benefits and Perks:

• Generous PTO (starting at 25 days PTO per year) and Parental Leave policy (12 weeks paid)
• 100% remote work environment with flexible hours
• Quarterly gatherings where we meet in person in a different city to work together, bond as a team and celebrate our progress
• Weekly team events (lunch and learns, trivia, virtual escape rooms, town hall and team health “barometer” meetings)
• Ability to learn and develop from an experienced leadership team (ex-Amazon, McKinsey, BCG, and IBM, among others) who are focused on building a talented, diverse, and inclusive team
• Dedication to building a strong culture (e.g., team resource groups, weekly recognitions, major life event celebrations, mental health/sustainability days off, etc.)
• [US Only] Competitive benefits (major medical, vision, dental and LTD) and 401K matching program

OfferFit is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OfferFit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Science, and Engineering

Industries

Software Development