Machine Learning Pipeline Engineer

What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.

As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.

The Role:

Halcyon’s goal is to deliver an anti-ransomware solution that breaks new ground as to what a security product can deliver.  Aligned with this goal, Halcyon is looking for an experienced machine learning pipeline engineer to help build efficient and effective ML Pipelines. Using security data, we thwart, interrupt, delay, or otherwise confound attackers. To accomplish this, we extract needles from haystacks, pull out the signal from the noise and provide early warnings to the boots on the ground.

Buzzwords, similes, and metaphors aside, Halcyon is a fun place to work with a serious focus on protecting our customers and making the world a better place. You'll have the opportunity to work with the best in the business on projects that not only protect businesses; but in some cases, save lives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong experience in ML Operations, preferably using MLFlow

• Strong Experience with Spark

• Strong understanding of data at scale

• Experience with Python

• Experience with AWS, Docker

• Experience and ability to communicate effectively about various AI/ML tools and techniques

• The knowledge and confidence to know when AI isn't the answer

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• A good understanding of security and security data

• Experience leveraging Smart/Fuzzy hashes to build protection-impacting capabilities

Benefits:

 Halcyon offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.

• 401k plan with a generous employer contribution.

• Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.

• Medical and dependent care FSA options.

• Flexible PTO policy.

• Parental leave.

• Generous equity offering.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $204,000

Bonus Target: 10%

In accordance with applicable state and federal laws, the range provided is Halcyon’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and equity in the Company.

We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to develop the exceptional product we are building. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity employer.