Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)

 

NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience. 

 

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.

 

Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and maintain machine learning models, ensuring they scale effectively within our ecosystem
• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for the seamless deployment of models and web services
• Build and optimize backend services using Python frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, product managers, and operations teams to deploy ML solutions
• Ensure the reliability and performance of cloud-based applications and ML models through monitoring and optimization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate and manage databases and data pipelines, ensuring efficient data flow and storage for real-time ML application

 

What We Need: 

• 3+ years of experience in software development with strong proficiency in Python and web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
• Proven experience with CI/CD processes and tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI) and best practices like Test-Driven Development
• Expertise in Machine Learning and Generative AI toolsets (scikit-learn, xgboost, Langchain, LlamaIndex)
• Proficiency in database technologies (Postgres, MySQL) and Python data packages (numpy, pandas, dask, pyspark) and data pipelining (Airflow, Prefect, dbt, etc)
• Experience with cloud deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools for applications and models (Prometheus, Grafana, etc)
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or related fields from a top university

 

Unstoppable Qualities: 

• 2+ years of experience in the insurance industry (fintech/lending experience will also be considered)

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible to participate in our equity incentive program and will also receive our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.

US annual base salary range for this full-time position: $127,000—$171,000 USD

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.