Head of Machine Learning

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Machine Learning to lead and scale our machine learning efforts across the company. As a fintech company where data and machine learning (ML) is integral to both our business strategy and user experience, we depend on robust, scalable systems to drive impactful decisions and deliver exceptional customer value. Our mission is to pioneer success stories through the application of generative AI and state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, thereby generating transformative business and societal impact.

What You'll Do

• Define and own the machine learning roadmap in alignment with business goals.
• Lead the ML organization, consisting of multiple teams, to design, develop, and optimize ML-based models and systems.
• Drive a culture of scientific and engineering rigor and real-world pragmatism in your team's work, particularly to quantify the impact of features on relevant engagement metrics.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, product managers, and marketing to coordinate timely deployments from conception to release

What We're Looking For

• MS or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related technical field, and or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of experience in Engineering or Scientific domains,
• 7+ years of experience as a team builder and leader in hiring, developing, and managing high-performing teams
• Extensive breadth and depth of knowledge of machine learning algorithms
• Industry experience building and productionizing machine learning systems
• Advanced knowledge of Python, SQL
• Strong oral and written communication skills