Principal ML Engineer
Launch Potato - San Diego, CA
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OverviewAs The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.Your RoleAs our Principal ML Engineer, you'll be the technical visionary for our personalization and optimization systems. This is an individual contributor role for a deep technical expert who will define our ML architecture, solve our hardest technical challenges, and influence ML strategy across the company.What You'll DoDesign company-wide personalization architecture and strategySolve complex technical challenges (cold start, exploration/exploitation, real-time learning)Research and implement state-of-the-art ML techniquesDefine standards and patterns used across all ML teamsMentor senior engineers and review critical technical decisionsRepresent the company in the external ML communityWhat We/'re Looking For10+ years building ML systems, with deep personalization expertiseRecognized expert in ML systems (publications, patents, or industry impact)Experience architecting ML platforms serving billions of predictionsTrack record of 0→1 innovation in personalization systemsExpertise in multiple approaches (deep learning, bandits, causal ML, graph methods)Ability to influence without authority and drive consensusExceptional communication skills for technical and executive audiencesTechnical Expertise RequiredAdvanced ML architectures at scaleReal-time ML systems and edge deploymentOnline learning and adaptive systemsPrivacy-preserving personalizationCompensation$160,000 - $250,000Total CompensationBase salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato/'s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost-of-living adjustments.Application and Equal OpportunityWant to accelerate your career? Apply now!Since day one, we/'ve been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-23