Engineering Manager, Machine Learning

Ziprecruiter

United States

RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced technical leaders with a background in machine learning working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Best fit for

Experienced ML engineers with leadership experience in scaling products
— “own entire (or even multiple) product lines”
Candidates who have driven business impact through ML deployment
— “Experience applying, developing, and deploying ML models for significant business impact”

Things to consider

The role demands a high level of autonomy in managing product lines and teams
— “own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team”
Remote work is allowed, but exceptions may apply depending on location
— “Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below)”

How to stand out

Demonstrate your ability to lead and improve team culture and performance
— “coach engineers to build a strong culture of excellence, ownership, and personal and professional growth”
Showcase your track record in removing roadblocks and driving process improvements
— “Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

own the mission and execution of a team
partner with product managers
remove roadblocks for the team

Typical background

6+ years of software development experience2+ years of software engineering leadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Software Engineering LeadershipProduct Roadmap ExecutionTeam CoachingProcess ImprovementTechnical Presentations

Preferred

Ai-native CuriosityRecommender Systems

About the role

Original posting from Ziprecruiter via Greenhouse

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)
Our Mission:
To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.
Who We Are:
ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.
About the Team:
Jobs change lives - ask any one of our millions of job seekers we serve and you’ll no doubt get a similar answer. At ZipRecruiter, our products help connect job seekers with employers, eager to add talent to their company. Our team works on applications at scale, serving millions of job seekers. We’re building an innovative marketplace for both jobs and job seekers alike. As part of this effort, we’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead our Machine Learning Engineering team.
Our business is complex and we’re looking for engineering managers who can own entire (or even multiple) product lines, drive business value while investing in their team’s/tech stack’s health, and coach engineers to build a strong culture of excellence, ownership, and personal and professional growth.
About the Job:
Own the mission, execution, morale, and code quality of your team
Partner effectively with product managers to maintain and execute against the product roadmap
Serve as a force multiplier for your team by removing roadblocks, identifying and implementing process improvements, and delegating effectively
Actively build community and culture throughout the engineering organization
Continually develop, coach, motivate, and improve your team, leading by example
Champion and evolve innovation at ZipRecruiter and evangelize BIG ideas
Minimum Qualifications:
6+ years of experience in a fast-paced software development environment at scale
2+ years of experience as a software engineering leader
Experience applying, developing, and deploying ML models for significant business impact
Preferred Qualifications:
BS/MS/PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, related technical field
3+ years of applied AI, ML systems, leading MLE teams
Expertise with recommender systems, personalization, search, ranking, and/or matching
Demonstrated experience innovating novel approaches and solutions to ambiguous problems
As part of our team you’ll enjoy:
Competitive compensation
Exceptional benefits package
Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
Employer-matched 401(k) plan
#LI-Remote
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.
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Source: Ziprecruiter careers (Greenhouse)