Launch Potato
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation Systems
Launch Potato, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation Systems
Join Launch Potato as Principal Machine Learning Engineer in Recommendation Systems. You will drive the evolution of our personalization & recommendation platform and help us connect millions of users with the best experiences.
WHO ARE WE? Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState. We are the Discovery and Conversion Company, connecting consumers with the world’s leading brands through data‑driven content and technology.
WHY JOIN US? We accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and leaving a measurable impact as part of a global, high‑performance culture.
COMPENSATION $160,000 to $250,000 per year, paid semi‑monthly. Total compensation includes base salary, profit‑sharing bonus, and competitive benefits.
MUST HAVE
Expertise building ML systems with deep expertise in large‑scale personalization.
Recognized industry expertise through patents, publications, or significant product impact.
Proven success architecting ML platforms serving billions of predictions in production.
Demonstrated track record of 0→1 innovation in personalization or recommender systems.
Mastery across multiple ML domains including deep learning, causal inference, multi‑armed bandits, and graph‑based models.
EXPERIENCE 10+ years designing, developing, and deploying large‑scale machine learning systems with a focus on personalization.
YOUR ROLE Establish the technical vision for personalization at Launch Potato, solving the company’s most complex ML challenges and influencing strategy, architecture, and innovation across teams.
OUTCOMES
Define company‑wide personalization strategy and architecture, driving alignment across all ML teams.
Resolve technical challenges such as cold start, real‑time learning, and exploration/exploitation tradeoffs.
Design and implement advanced ML solutions using cutting‑edge techniques (e.g., graph neural networks, causal models, bandit algorithms).
Create and enforce ML architecture patterns, design standards, and reusable infrastructure across teams.
Lead multi‑quarter, cross‑functional initiatives that redefine how personalization impacts business KPIs.
Act as technical mentor to senior ML engineers, guiding complex decision‑making and scaling team capability.
Represent Launch Potato’s technical brand externally through speaking engagements, open‑source contributions, or publications.
Champion privacy‑preserving personalization and responsible AI practices.
COMPETENCIES
Visionary thinking: Define future state of ML infrastructure and personalization strategy.
Architectural excellence: Design scalable, modular systems that support billions of predictions and rapid experimentation.
Technical influence: Drive decision‑making and build consensus across teams.
Expert‑level execution: Navigate deep technical complexity while maintaining execution velocity.
Mentorship & leadership: Coach senior engineers and raise the technical bar for the organization.
External thought leadership: Represent LP in the ML community and contribute to its reputation.
Curious & forward‑looking: Continuously explore new approaches to personalization.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Launch Potato is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Apply Now Join our diverse, inclusive team and accelerate your career at Launch Potato.
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WHO ARE WE? Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState. We are the Discovery and Conversion Company, connecting consumers with the world’s leading brands through data‑driven content and technology.
WHY JOIN US? We accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and leaving a measurable impact as part of a global, high‑performance culture.
COMPENSATION $160,000 to $250,000 per year, paid semi‑monthly. Total compensation includes base salary, profit‑sharing bonus, and competitive benefits.
MUST HAVE
Expertise building ML systems with deep expertise in large‑scale personalization.
Recognized industry expertise through patents, publications, or significant product impact.
Proven success architecting ML platforms serving billions of predictions in production.
Demonstrated track record of 0→1 innovation in personalization or recommender systems.
Mastery across multiple ML domains including deep learning, causal inference, multi‑armed bandits, and graph‑based models.
EXPERIENCE 10+ years designing, developing, and deploying large‑scale machine learning systems with a focus on personalization.
YOUR ROLE Establish the technical vision for personalization at Launch Potato, solving the company’s most complex ML challenges and influencing strategy, architecture, and innovation across teams.
OUTCOMES
Define company‑wide personalization strategy and architecture, driving alignment across all ML teams.
Resolve technical challenges such as cold start, real‑time learning, and exploration/exploitation tradeoffs.
Design and implement advanced ML solutions using cutting‑edge techniques (e.g., graph neural networks, causal models, bandit algorithms).
Create and enforce ML architecture patterns, design standards, and reusable infrastructure across teams.
Lead multi‑quarter, cross‑functional initiatives that redefine how personalization impacts business KPIs.
Act as technical mentor to senior ML engineers, guiding complex decision‑making and scaling team capability.
Represent Launch Potato’s technical brand externally through speaking engagements, open‑source contributions, or publications.
Champion privacy‑preserving personalization and responsible AI practices.
COMPETENCIES
Visionary thinking: Define future state of ML infrastructure and personalization strategy.
Architectural excellence: Design scalable, modular systems that support billions of predictions and rapid experimentation.
Technical influence: Drive decision‑making and build consensus across teams.
Expert‑level execution: Navigate deep technical complexity while maintaining execution velocity.
Mentorship & leadership: Coach senior engineers and raise the technical bar for the organization.
External thought leadership: Represent LP in the ML community and contribute to its reputation.
Curious & forward‑looking: Continuously explore new approaches to personalization.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Launch Potato is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Apply Now Join our diverse, inclusive team and accelerate your career at Launch Potato.
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