Machine Learning Lead - Remote

Overview

At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year we’ve helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to lead.

In Short

• Lead a team of ML engineers in architecting, building and optimizing scalable, cost-efficient ML models.
• Provide constructive team feedback through regular one-on-one meetings.
• Manage end-to-end ML projects, including data exploration, model development, deployment and scaling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align ML initiatives with strategic objectives.
• Drive technical innovation within the team by staying current with the latest AI/ML trends.
• Foster the team’s professional growth by creating development plans.
• Own the development and automation of ML workflows.
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Data Engineering, DevOps, and other teams.
• Work closely with senior leadership to align ML initiatives with long-term company strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, with 3+ years leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of Python, ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, HuggingFace and TensorFlow.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI solutions using LLMs.
• Client-facing experience, including the ability to gather requirements and deliver technical presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Benefits

• Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year).
• Remote and flexible.
• Explore and Relocation programs.
• Paid sick days and local holidays.
• Premium mental health subscriptions.
• Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program.
• LokaLabs incubator.
• Fitness subscription.
• Mental wellness programs.
• Defined career path.
• Business English classes.