Machine Learning Engineer I

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), we believe reading is more important than ever. Join our cast of characters as we work to change the way the world reads by building the world’s largest and most fascinating digital library: giving subscribers access to a growing collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, documents, Scribd Originals, and more. In addition to works from major publishers and top authors, our community includes over 1.9 M subscribers in nearly every country worldwide.
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The Opportunity
We are looking for exceptional, results-oriented, and passionate Machine Learning experts to join our growing Machine Learning Team. As an early member of a world-class team, you will help break ground by creating and owning the next generation of machine learning algorithms and end-to-end systems that power the experience for our 6B+ monthly recommendations and 100M+ users around the world. Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience applying Machine Learning in the industry, preferably in recommendations and search domains• Any experience related to using ML infrastructure at scale (Feature Store, Embedding based Retrieval) is a plus• Strong background in Machine Learning, with knowledge of retrieval and ranking (leveraging deep learning, reinforcement learning, contextual multi-armed bandits)• Great coding skills and software development experience (preferably in Spark, Scala, Python, Go, and Tensorflow)• Demonstrated ability in building scalable data and ML pipelines (preferably Airflow, Verta)• BS in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field If you are results-oriented, self-driven, motivated to succeed, and are eager to make an impact by working on cutting-edge ML products and shaping Scribd's future, please reach out to us. We are looking forward to talking to you!Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing at Scribd*Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees • 12 weeks paid parental leave• Short-term/long-term disability plans • 401k/RSP matching• Tuition Reimbursement• Learning & Development programs• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort • Mental Health support & resources • Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family• Referral Bonuses • Book Benefit• Sabbaticals • Company wide events• Team engagement budgets• Vacation & Personal Days• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)• Flexible Sick Time• Volunteer Day• Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs
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