Machine Learning Engineering Manager

PayJoy is a mission-driven financial service provider revolutionizing access to credit in emerging markets through innovative smartphone-based lending technology. As of 2024, they've provided billions in credit to 12 million customers while maintaining profitability. The Machine Learning Engineering Manager role is a crucial leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire ML modeling lifecycle, from feature generation to deployment. The role involves leading a talented team of ML engineers, developing and optimizing models for fraud detection, credit risk, and other critical applications.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership experience, combining strong technical ML expertise with people management skills. They'll work at the intersection of data science, engineering, and business, collaborating with global teams to deliver impactful solutions. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful problems that directly affect financial inclusion while using cutting-edge ML technologies.

The role offers competitive benefits including comprehensive health coverage, professional development opportunities, and various perks. PayJoy's culture emphasizes principles like ownership, transparency, work-life balance, and diversity, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about using technology for social impact while growing their career in ML leadership.