Principal Machine Learning System Engineer

Atexo; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Systems Engineer to lead the design and deployment of scalable ML systems. This role involves collaborating with various teams, optimizing model performance, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive compensation package and various perks to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Volunteer Days

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• Lead design and deployment of scalable ML systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in MLOps.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to translate ML models into production-ready solutions.
• Optimize model performance and ensure system reliability.

Skills

Machine Learning

MLOps

Collaboration

Data Pipeline Optimization

System Reliability

Job description

Overview

Working at Atlassian

Atlassian employees can choose their work location—whether in an office, from home, or a combination of both—allowing them to better support their personal goals and family commitments. We hire in any country where we have a legal entity, and all interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, reflecting our distributed-first approach.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Machine Learning Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable machine learning (ML) systems and infrastructure. Your role involves collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to translate complex ML models into production-ready solutions. Key responsibilities include optimizing model performance, ensuring system reliability, implementing efficient data pipelines, making architectural decisions for high-performance computing and cloud-based ML platforms, and ensuring scalability and security. You will also mentor junior engineers, promote best practices in ML operations (MLOps), and stay informed on emerging technologies to guide strategic innovation. Your contributions are vital in delivering robust, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions that drive business growth and innovation.

Qualifications

Compensation

At Atlassian, we aim to offer equitable, transparent, and competitive compensation packages. Our salary ranges are set above the market average, and most candidates are hired near the baseline, which is determined by skills, expertise, and experience. In the United States, compensation varies by geographic pay zones:

• Zone A: $229,200 - $305,600
• Zone B: $206,300 - $275,100
• Zone C: $190,300 - $253,700

This role may also include benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity. For more details on geographic zones, visit go.atlassian.com/payzones and confirm your specific zone with your recruiter.

Perks & Benefits

Atlassian offers various perks to support your well-being and community engagement, including health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and more. Learn more at go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

Our mission is to unleash the potential of every team. Our software helps teams worldwide collaborate effectively, making the impossible possible through teamwork. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture, ensuring equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We support accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.