Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Search

FanDuel

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Base: $159,000 - $208,950 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
On-site
7+ years python or java experience
4+ years scalable software architecture design
2+ years vector search implementation
FanDuel is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to enhance their data-driven operations by developing and implementing advanced machine learning systems for real-time personalization and search functionalities. This role emphasizes collaboration, ownership of complex projects, and innovation in a fast-paced environment focused on sports betting and gaming

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning critical production ML systems across real-time personalization and high-scale search experiences.
  • The team collaborates closely to build multi-layer serving architectures for ML and GenAI/LLM models in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • FanDuel offers comprehensive benefits including $0 health plans, generous PTO, and a 5% 401k match.

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FanDuel is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to enhance their data-driven operations by developing and implementing advanced machine learning systems for real-time personalization and search functionalities. This role emphasizes collaboration, ownership of complex projects, and innovation in a fast-paced environment focused on sports betting and gaming.

Salary

Base: $159,000 - $208,950 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities; Benefits: Health plans, PTO, 401k match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years Python or Java experience
  • 4+ years scalable software architecture design
  • 2+ years vector search implementation
  • Experience with AWS OpenSearch or Elasticsearch
  • Building ML/AI platform components and frameworks
  • Data streaming technologies like Spark Kafka Flink

Nice-to-have

  • Typeahead and autocomplete system experience
  • Combining multiple retrieval systems for relevance
  • Hands-on experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
  • Mentoring junior engineers and setting standards
  • Inclusive culture prioritizing growth and well-being

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years relevant coding experience
  • 4+ years designing scalable software architectures
  • 2+ years implementing vector search systems
  • 2+ years building ML/AI platform components
  • 1+ years driving technical direction and strategy
  • Cloud environment experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)

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