Staff ML Engineer
Description For Staff ML Engineer
Xero, a company dedicated to supercharging businesses through automation and data insights, is seeking a Staff ML Engineer to join their AI Products group within the Data & Science team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions.
The position involves leading the design and implementation of AI research and production infrastructure that serves millions of customers daily. As a Staff ML Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of pushing technological boundaries, working with a diverse, globally distributed team of scientists, engineers, product managers, and analysts.
The role requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience in delivering ML and AI products at scale. You'll be responsible for crucial aspects such as managing technical debt, ensuring scalability of services, and maintaining research flexibility. Your strong background in Python, SQL, and distributed processing will be essential for success.
What makes this opportunity unique is the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technology while making a real impact on small businesses worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with Applied Scientists throughout the research and development process, creating interfaces to safely transition models from research to production environments.
Xero offers an exceptional benefits package, including generous paid leave, comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, and 26 weeks of paid parental leave. The company's human-first culture emphasizes diversity, respect, and inclusion, making it an ideal environment for professional growth and innovation.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $195,000 and provides the flexibility of remote work with offices in Seattle and Los Angeles. If you're passionate about AI, love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of business technology, this role at Xero could be your next career milestone.
Responsibilities For Staff ML Engineer
- Leading the design of AI research and production infrastructure and services
- Owning strategy for managing technical debt and costs across the stack
- Making sure we're solving the right problems with the right methods
- Sharing knowledge with colleagues and lifting the bar for the AI Products team
- Working with teams to improve the quality and usability of data
- Building Xero's profile in market through public facing content and events
Requirements For Staff ML Engineer
- 6+ years of experience delivering ML and AI products at scale
- Strong coding and system design skills in Python or similar languages
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of distributed processing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing standards and mentoring early career ML engineers
- Familiarity with Tensorflow (nice to have)
Benefits For Staff ML Engineer
- Generous paid leave
- Dedicated paid leave for physical and mental wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Fertility and family forming financial support
- 401k contribution matching
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- Employee Share Plan
- Office with snacks and break areas
- Flexible working
- Career development
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