Machine Learning Engineer (Junior & New Grad)

NewsBreak; California, Washington, Mountain View, Bellevue (MO, District of Columbia, CA, WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer to develop scalable tools and pipelines that leverage cutting-edge machine learning models. This role involves solving complex problems such as classification and recommendation systems while collaborating with a team of engineers. Join a dynamic startup that is transforming local news engagement and enjoy a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and a top-tier 401(K) plan. If you are passionate about machine learning and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care

401(K) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

FSA and HSA benefits

Commuter benefits

Team activity budget

Qualifications

• Strong experience in machine learning and data mining techniques.
• Expertise in Java or Scala with proficiency in Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable tools using machine learning models for various applications.
• Create in-house tools and pipelines for machine learning experimentation.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Recommendation Systems

Data Mining

Java

Scala

Python

Perl

Shell Scripting

Education

MS in Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MxNet

Job description

Bellevue, Washington, United States; Mountain View, California, United States

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.

Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.

As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

Location: Onsite 5 days in Bellevue, WA office or Mountain View, CA office

Responsibilities

• Develop highly scalable tools leveraging machine learning models to solve problems such as classification, clustering, topic modeling, natural language processing and recommendation.
• Develop in-house machine learning tools and pipelines to support fast experimentation of machine learning models.
• Work with other engineers to identify and solve machine learning problems.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, deep learning, feed, relevance and data mining.
• Expert knowledge in Java or Scala.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and shell scripts.
• MS degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or MxNet.

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (100% coverage for employee).
• Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits programs.
• Team activity budget.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.