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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Thorn
Location
Remote (US-Based)
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$171,000-$235,750
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years background in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
  • 3+ years experience in building production-scale computer vision and/or NLP machine learning systems and pipelines
  • Ph.D or master’s degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and shifting requirements
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in written form
  • Commitment to putting the children served at the center of work
Nice to have
  • Willingness to learn about online child safety and victim identification
  • Ability and interest in learning and adopting new technologies quickly
  • Passion for machine learning and collaborative work environment
What the job really is

As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Thorn, you will design, build, deploy, and maintain machine learning models and algorithms aimed at eliminating child sexual exploitation. You will collaborate with various teams, mentor other engineers, and ensure high-quality work while navigating complex legal and technical constraints. Your role will involve end-to-end model development, data strategy definition, and representing Thorn as a technical thought leader in the field.

Benefits
  • Compensation range of $171,000-$235,750/year
  • Remote-first work model with occasional travel for company gatherings and meetings
  • Broad range of employee benefits
Things to weigh
  • Role involves working with sensitive content, including potentially engaging with sexually explicit material that is not child sexual abuse material
  • High level of ambiguity in problem spaces may require strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaboration with external partners may introduce additional complexities
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