[Remote] Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI & Data
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitKraken is the developer experience platform of choice for over 40 million developers globally. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to take ideas from concept to production, focusing on identifying high-value opportunities and executing end-to-end data solutions.ResponsibilitiesIdentify high-value opportunities from product, customer, and operational dataEvaluate ambiguous ideas quickly and determine what is feasible, useful, and worth shippingIdentify high-value opportunities from product, customer, and operational dataBuild practical 80/20 solutions that create leverage quickly, then refine them based on tractionOwn end-to-end execution across data exploration, modeling, experimentation, backend integration, and productizationPartner with engineering, product, design, and leadership to turn rough ideas into shipped capabilitiesUse ML, analytics, heuristics, and automation pragmatically rather than forcing a model where one is not neededDefine success metrics, instrument outcomes, and improve solutions based on real-world usageHelp shape how GitKraken uses AI and data to improve developer workflows, team velocity, and product experienceSkillsDeep experience in machine learning, applied AI, or a similarly hands-on product data role at a Senior levelA track record of shipping data or ML-powered capabilities into real products or operational workflowsComfort moving from messy problem statements to practical execution without a lot of structureAbility to work across the stack, not just in notebooksStrong product judgment and a bias toward simple solutions that deliver measurable valueExperience deciding whether a problem is best solved with ML, rules, analytics, automation, or workflow designAbility to balance speed and rigor, including knowing when 'good enough to learn' is the right answerStrong communication skills and the ability to explain tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical partnersOwnership mindset: you don't wait for perfect specs, and you follow through from idea to impactYou've built and shipped data or ML-powered features, not just analysesYou can prototype quickly and are comfortable refining after launchYou know how to avoid getting buried in edge cases before the core value is provenYou like working in a company with a bias toward action, accountability, and high ownershipYou want your work to directly influence product direction and business outcomesBenefitsCompetitive compensation with annual performance-based pay increasesFlexible Paid-Time-Off Policy & paid company holidays (chosen by our employees)Generous paid parental leavePet insurance plan (with no exclusions)Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer cost-sharingModern, fully equipped offices designed to maximize productivity in a hybrid environmentGreat Place to Work CertifiedPaid career development opportunities, audiobook subscriptions, and mentorship401(k) retirement plan plus company matchingCompany paid domestic trip after your 1-year anniversary & an international trip every 5 yearsCompany OverviewGitKraken is the developer experience (DevEx) platform of choice for more than 40 million developers and 100,000 organizations globally. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://gitkraken.com/gitlens.