We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist at Tapcheck, you will play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of our Machine Learning & Data Processing capabilities. You will collaborate across products and teams to establish new models and drive model accuracy and mentor other engineers. You will be the Machine Learning leader, responsible for shaping the technical direction of our products & projects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within your team.

What You'll Do:

Identify, evaluate, and normalize data for ingestion and feature scaling
Design, implement, and test machine learning models
Employ statistical metrics such as accuracy, precision, F1, and AUC-ROC to evaluate model performance, and conduct cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning to optimize model performance
Use regularization and ensemble learning to improve model accuracy and reduce overfitting
Deploying Machine Learning models to public cloud-based production infrastructure, monitoring their performance, and making appropriate changes
Mentor and coach junior engineers, helping them grow their technical skills
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to standards
Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and compatibility between products and services

What You'll Bring:

5+ years in Machine Learning model development, with a focus on Feature Engineering and ML Metrics such as F1 and AUC-ROC
3+ years supporting a production SaaS application and previous experience collaborating with SAAS Product teams
Solid understanding of ML design principles and patterns, and strong expertise in ML Tools such as Tensorflow, BiGML, Vertex AI, and Keras
Demonstrated understanding of ML Systems Architecture, Databases, and other data architecture components
5+ years experience with Python, SQL, R, and SCM tools such as Git
5+ years of leadership experience working in a team following Agile SDLC practices
3+ years of technical leadership experience working on platforms & system applications in a public cloud context (AWS, GCP, Azure)
3+ years delivering Hadoop or Spark systems
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related experience

At this time, Tapcheck does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas (e.g., H-b, L-1, TN, etc.). Therefore, candidates must already possess the right to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This is a remote-friendly role. Ideally, candidates will sit in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, OR, OH, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI

About Tapcheck:

Tapcheck is a digital platform offering an easy and convenient way to access on-demand earnings early. Available at no cost to employers, our app-based on-demand pay solution helps relieve the financial stress that many employees experience on a daily basis.

The Tapcheck team is passionate about our mission to improve financial wellness and boost business productivity. By giving workers the ability to transfer wages they've earned directly to their bank account or pay card without waiting for payday, Tapcheck eliminates the need for high-interest payday loans or employer-funded cash advances.

How We Get Things Done:

Our core values act as a steadfast guide, directing our decisions and anchoring our actions. We consider these values non-negotiable, especially when it comes to our hiring process.

Humility: We believe in the power of humility. We value team players who are down-to-earth, respectful, and open to learning from others. Our employees approach challenges with a positive attitude, acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses while celebrating the achievements of their colleagues
Grit: We admire individuals with grit - those who demonstrate unwavering determination and resilience in the face of obstacles. At Tapcheck, we take pride in overcoming challenges together, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and embracing failure as an opportunity for growth
Raising the Bar: Continuous improvement is at the heart of our culture. We are committed to setting high standards and pushing ourselves to exceed them. We seek employees who are innovative and strive for excellence, constantly seeking ways to enhance our products, services, and processes
Striving for Growth: We foster an environment that encourages personal and professional development. Our employees are driven to learn, grow, and adapt to new circumstances. We support individuals who take initiative, seek out new challenges, and actively contribute to their own growth and the growth of the company

Why Join Tapcheck?

Competitive Base
Remote Work Environment
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K Match

Compensation: Competitive Base. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: location, experience, training, knowledge. and skills. Tapcheck reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Tapcheck, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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