Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning)
7 Days Old
Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning) Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are seeking to hire a Senior Director to lead centralized Machine Learning capability at Affirm.
What You’ll Do
Set the vision for Machine Learning and AI at Affirm. Hire world class Machine Learning modelers, Platform and Software engineers to execute on that vision.
Take ownership of our core model development lifecycle and business outcomes across our established verticals – underwriting, fraud, servicing, personalization.
Work closely with product and business leadership to champion AI adoption in both existing and new products.
Balance ML investments across traditional ML and transformer based models.
Evolve ML platform to support our increasing ML needs across Affirm with a special emphasis on training, tuning and serving AI models.
Run a robust, yet shortened ML development lifecycle establishing a culture for experimenting and failing fast.
Work with a wide variety of cross functional partners outside of engineering ranging from product, risk, servicing, legal and compliance.
What We Look For
15+ years of relevant experience in Machine Learning, AI, or related technical domains
Experience leading centralized ML teams comprising of both ML modelers and ML platform engineers
Successful track record in landing key models responsible for the company’s success that directly drive PnL
Comfortable working in matrix organizations and influencing across a wide variety of leaders.
Experience hiring and growing, and retaining talent
Keeps up with evolving ML landscape — understands when to buy vs build, and what tools/ techniques can drive the most business value
Compensation and Benefits
Base Pay Grade - V
Equity Grade - 21
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $340,000 - $375,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $305,000 - $340,000
Affirm is a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require working from an Affirm office occasionally.
Benefits
Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for spending on Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We’re committed to an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.
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- Location:
- New York, NY, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- IT & Technology