Senior Machine Learning & Optimization Engineer

About The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Machine Learning & Optimization Engineer who can bring their depth and breadth of experience in applied data science and optimization at industry scale to help guide our Index-wide technology strategy for machine learning and optimization, and to drive pragmatic execution and iterative improvement of the same.

Index’s scale spans the globe, our transactions happen 24x7 in our global data centers, and every second that passes millions of requests are evaluated across our exchange. In order to achieve our mission, global efficiency and reliability are absolutely key, as every millisecond quite literally counts in our business.

What We Are Looking For

• Design and implement enterprise-scale MLOps systems and platforms, setting standards for high-performance ML products.
• Productionalize and support scalable and efficient Machine Learning models and solutions.
• Refine and contribute to advanced data management strategies, optimizing for performance given extensive data loads.
• Mentor teams and provide guidance for machine learning engineering deployment practices, promoting a culture of excellence.
• Navigate complex problem-solving situations, contributing to decisions that affect the broader business's strategic direction.
• Utilize CI/CD best practices to ensure the enterprise keeps with innovative practices and remains efficient, through engagement with ML and MLOps evolution outside of the organization.

Here's What You Need

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in high-performance backend technologies, preferably including Golang.
• Extensive experience with cloud and/or on-premises distributed systems, data-intensive applications, and large-scale backend system design.
• Deep knowledge of machine learning operationalization, including current trends, tools, and frameworks.
• Proven problem-solving prowess, capable of pioneering novel solutions to sophisticated technical challenges.
• Experienced in software development, deployment, and continuous improvement of complex CI/CD pipelines.
• A love of technology, or thirst for knowledge, or curiosity about the world, or a desire to solve the hardest problems.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents
• Paid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedules
• Competitive retirement matching plans
• Equity packages
• Generous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
• Annual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activities
• Commuter benefits and discounts, where available
• Employee assistance program
• Mental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassurance
• One day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching program
• Bi-weekly town halls and regular community-led team events
• Multiple resources and programming to support continuous learning
• A workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment

Join us at Index Exchange and be part of a team that is dedicated to building a safe and transparent marketplace that provides a trusted experience for consumers. We pride ourselves on our independence and openness, not only in our technology, but in our teams, too. Our diverse and inclusive culture celebrates how we can leverage our unique differences to help drive Index forward.