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Darwin Recruitment

Staff Applied ML Engineer

Darwin Recruitment, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Location:

United States (West Coast preferred, remote considered) About the Company We are a US-based company applying machine learning to high-impact, real-world problems. Our teams build and deploy ML systems that operate in production, supporting critical business and operational decisions. We value pragmatic engineering, strong ownership, and engineers who understand the trade-offs between model performance and real-world constraints.

Role Overview We are seeking a

Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer

to design, build, and deploy end-to-end ML systems in production environments. This role is hands‑on and senior, working closely with engineering, product, and data teams to deliver models that drive measurable impact.

This is

not a research‑only role

– the focus is on applied ML, production systems, and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models end-to-end, from data ingestion to production

Work with noisy, incomplete, or imperfect data to deliver practical ML solutions

Optimize models for performance, reliability, and scalability in production environments

Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to align ML solutions with business needs

Monitor and maintain deployed models, ensuring ongoing performance and stability

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other ML engineers

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in software engineering or machine learning roles

Proven experience deploying and maintaining ML models in production

Strong understanding of applied ML techniques and model evaluation

Experience working with real-world data and operational constraints

Proficiency in Python and common ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)

Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and production pipelines

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

Work on ML problems with real-world impact

High ownership and influence at a senior technical level

Collaborative, engineering-led culture

Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements

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