Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Attentive

. Build, scale, and operate production-grade machine learning systems .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesLead💰 $320,000 - $360,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling production-grade machine learning systems, with a strong focus on real-time personalization and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to implement efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analyses and model development.

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Machine Learning Systems DevelopmentTensorFlowPyTorchPython ProficiencyCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningData AnalysisModel DevelopmentModel ValidationModel ImplementationAutomated ProcessesSQLSparkXGBoostPandas

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvocacyQuality Improvement

Tools & Technologies

TensorFlowPyTorchXGBoostPandasMatplotlibSQLSpark

Industry Keywords

Production-Grade SystemsReal-Time PersonalizationCross-Functional ProjectsScalable Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PandasPythonPyTorchSparkSQLTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, scale, and operate production-grade machine learning systems
Drive real-time personalization across the Attentive platform
Partner closely with Product and Engineering
Raise the technical bar across machine learning systems
Build systems maintaining a high quality standard
Protect against regressions through testing techniques
Improve project quality through direct contributions and long-term advocacy for larger-scale changes
Lead cross-functional machine learning projects across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional experience building systems
Experience working on a single system long enough to see the consequences of decisions
Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost, pandas, matplotlib, SQL, Spark, or similar tools
Proficiency or experience with Python
Extensive experience using machine learning and data analysis to build scalable systems and data-driven products
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Proven track record building scalable, efficient, automated processes for large-scale data analyses, model development, model validation, and model implementation
Experience leading cross-functional machine learning projects across teams
10+ years of experience ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Equity
Competitive perks and benefits
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
Employee resource groups through AWAKE