Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer in the AI Search & Discovery Group at Algolia, you’ll play a critical role in scaling the ML foundations that power Algolia’s relevance, ranking, recommendations, and generative AI experiences.

In Short

• Design and implement scalable, reusable, and high-performance ML systems.
• Collaborate across teams to improve model quality and reliability.
• Drive the evolution of shared infrastructure and tools.
• Mentor engineers and help them grow in their areas of excellence.
• Communicate clearly and navigate ambiguity in fast-paced environments.
• Write clean, production-grade code in Python (and ideally Go).
• Experience with real-time ranking systems and ML Ops stacks is a plus.
• Foster a high-trust environment and promote team collaboration.
• Contribute to the next generation of intelligent retrieval and discovery experiences.
• Work in a flexible workplace model that emphasizes impact and contribution.

Requirements

• Strong engineering background with extensive experience in applied machine learning.
• Experience in deploying ML systems in production.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical problem solving with empowering others.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep curiosity and motivation for impact.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace strategy allowing for remote or hybrid work.
• High-trust environment promoting autonomy.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunity to work with innovative technologies and impactful projects.
• Supportive team culture focused on growth and learning.