Machine Learning Engineering Manager

Trusted by many of the largest companies globally, Accertify is the leading digital platform assessing risk across the entire customer journey, from Account Monitoring and Payment Risk to Refund Fraud and Dispute Management. Accertify helps maximize revenues and user experience while minimizing loss and customer friction. We offer ultra-fast decision-making and precise control, ensuring our customers are always confidently in the driver’s seat and ready to #MoveAtTheSpeedOfRight.

Be in the driver’s seat of your career as a Machine Learning Engineering Manager with the industry leader- and build a career you can trust.

The Machine Learning Engineering Manager will be the driving force behind transformative solutions, spearheading high-impact projects that redefine innovation. You’ll inspire and guide a team of world-class talent while architecting cutting-edge machine-learning infrastructure that powers the future. In this role, you’ll lead groundbreaking initiatives, leverage state-of-the-art technology, and leave a legacy on your team, the business, and the industry as a whole.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and mentor a team of high-performance Machine Learning Engineers 

• Ensure on-time delivery of solutions that meet business goals 

• Define repeatable architectural patterns for both real-time and batch systems 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines 

• Present results to stakeholders and executives as needed 

• Collaborate with the Data Science, Big Data, and DevOps teams 

• Elevate team performance through mentoring, training, code reviews, and unit testing 

• Take ownership of multiple simultaneous initiatives, propose solutions, and be accountable for projects from inception to completion. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent 

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering in an enterprise setting 

• Experience in an object-oriented language such as Python or Java 

• Strong Relational database skills in SQL such as JDBC/Oracle or PostgreSQL 

• Experience in deploying ML models in production and familiarity with MLOps 

• 2+ years of experience in Spark and/or NoSQL databases  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High-volume transactional environment experience 

• Understanding statistics and Machine Learning concepts such as traditional ML algorithms, Generative ML algorithms, Concept drift and decay, A|B Testing, etc. 

• Big Data components/frameworks like HDFS, Spark 3.0, etc. 

Additional Details:

• Potential salary range: $200-220K. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• This role is eligible for remote US-based (work-from-home) locations. Chicago-based candidates would work in a hybrid capacity from the Accertify HQ in Itasca, IL.
• Visa Sponsorship: employment eligibility to work for Accertify in the U.S. is required, as Accertify will not pursue Visa sponsorship for this position.

What We Offer:
At Accertify, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of yourself and your family!

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with medical, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to your needs.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with paid time off, holidays, and personal days to maintain a work-life balance.
• Financial Wellness: Plan for the future with competitive pay, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and financial planning resources.
• Professional Growth: Advance your career with access to training, development programs, and opportunities to grow within the company.
• Wellness Support: Stay healthy with wellness programs, mental health resources, and fitness perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Take care of your loved ones with parental leave, adoption assistance, and flexible work arrangements.
• Perks and Extras: Enjoy additional benefits like commuter assistance, employee discounts, and company-sponsored events.

At Accertify, we’re committed to supporting your success at work and in life!