Haystack News

ML Engineer in Haystack News

Closed job - No longer receiving applicants

Haystack News is the leading local & world news service on Connected TVs reaching millions of users! This is a unique opportunity to work at Haystack News – named Best TV Experience by Google for 2017 along with Netflix and Red Bull TV. We are one the fastest growing TV startups in the world, and are already preloaded on 37% of all TVs shipped in the US! Be part of a Silicon Valley startup and work directly with the founding team. Jumpstart your career by working with Stanford & Carnegie Mellon alumni and faculty who have already been part of other successful startups in Silicon Valley.
You should join us if you're hungry to learn how Silicon Valley startups thrive, you like to ship quickly and often, love to solve challenging problems, and like working in small teams.

Job Functions

Haystack News is looking for a versatile individual to join our team to lead all ML and data science efforts.
Responsibilities include:

  • Working on Haystack News recommendation engine and developing core IP
  • Implementing well-architected, scalable production level code for new models and algorithms
  • Using statistical analysis to make recommendations and drive product feature development

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Graduate degree (MS/Ph.D.) in Applied Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • At least 2+ year experience working on real-world statistical/machine learning problems
  • Strong statistical and mathematical background.
  • Proficient in at least one of the following languages - Python, C++, Javascript
  • Familiar with SQL, MongoDB and/or other databases
  • Experience writing production-ready code
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in NLP preferred
  • Proficient in spoken and written English
  • IMPORTANT: Your job application has to be in English
We are passionate about creating amazing consumer experiences. We're a talented and experienced team that emphasizes giving everyone on the team a lot of ownership over what they are working on.
  • Salary open to discussion based on previous work experience.

Conditions

Flexible hours Flexible schedule and freedom for attending family needs or personal errands.

Remote work policy

Temporarily remote during COVID-19

Position is remote only during COVID-19-related restrictions.

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