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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Taskrabbit
Location
New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Data
Salary
$170,000 - $225,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field
  • 8+ years of industry experience building and deploying production-grade ML systems
  • Deep expertise in ranking, recommender systems, or two-sided marketplace ML
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Hands-on experience with ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, LightGBM/XGBoost)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with dbt
What the job really is

As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Taskrabbit, you will take technical ownership of the core ranking system that processes every job request on the platform. Your responsibilities will include architecting the system, leading cross-functional technical discussions, ensuring model reliability, and mentoring team members. You will also work on enhancing ranking quality, addressing biases, and exploring opportunities for machine learning beyond the ranking system.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $170,000 - $225,000
  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • 401k match with immediate vesting for US based employees
  • Generous and flexible time off
  • Company-wide closure weeks
  • Taskrabbit product stipends
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requiring 2 days in office each week
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
  • Compensation details provided but may vary based on multiple factors
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