Python
torch
SQL

Machine Learning Engineer - Recall Team: Search Quality

Overview

Our team focuses on improving the search system’s quality by increasing the recall and relevancy of the retrieved results. We consistently deliver measurable KPI improvements, resulting in better search experiences and greater transparency in our algorithms for customers.

Job Description

We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer with experience in building and optimizing search or recommendation systems. In this role, you’ll address practical challenges in building and optimizing models that improve search quality. Your work will involve fine-tuning large language models, integrating advanced vector search techniques, and using real-time relevance signals to align results with user intent.

Responsibilities

  • - Build and deploy robust ML systems for search, including vector search, results filtering, computer-vision models, etc.
  • - Tune large language models (LLMs) to provide expert-level decisions on item relevance, and work on integrating these signals into real-time models.
  • - Design metrics to evaluate the relevance and performance of search results, ensuring they align with business goals and user expectations.
  • - Collaborate with technical and non-technical partners to develop explanation tools that clearly communicate the impact of our algorithms to stakeholders.
  • - Own the full development lifecycle: design solutions, develop and deliver them to production, while ensuring our systems remain stable, performant and scalable.

Required Skills

  • - Proficient in NLP on a high level, and have practical experience with modern architectures.
  • - Excel at Python, at least one ML/DL framework (we're using torch), have proficiency with any variant of SQL, and feel comfortable with the big data stack like Spark, Presto/Athena & Hive.
  • - Delivered production ML systems and conducted A/B tests to validate their value.
  • - Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow) to manage and automate ML workflows.
  • - Excellent communicator with the ability to translate intuition into data-driven hypotheses that result in engineering solutions that bring significant business value.
  • - Excellent English communication skills.
  • - Passion for helping others grow and succeed as developers.
  • - Data-driven mindset with a passion for experimenting and using customer feedback to drive decision-making.
  • - Strong strategic planning and prioritization skills.
  • - Continuous learning and tracking of recent advancements in the field of AI and ML.

Benefits

  • - Compensation: base range of 90-110k USD + stock options + work from home bonus
  • - Fully remote team - choose where you live
  • - Work from home stipend! We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
  • - Apple laptops provided for new employees
  • - Training and development budget for every employee, refreshed each year
  • - Parental leave for qualified employees
  • - Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact

About the company

Constructor’s AI-powered search and product discovery platform delivers unmatched KPI optimization and fast ROI for enterprise ecommerce brands — while giving customers a personalized, enjoyable shopping experience.