Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

Job Summary :

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will be taking a leading role in tackling challenging problems and creating scalable machine learning systems and platforms that make an impact on millions of users. The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will join a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and

software developers who work closely with business partners to provide machine intelligence driven solutions and products to simplify and enhance the customer experience and to automate core business processes. This role will mentor junior members of the team to develop a strong future for Machine Learning at iHerb.

Job Expectations :

Partner with the Data Platform team in a two-way exchange of best practices

Adopt common patterns and build effective abstractions across different machine learning pipelines that simplify existing machine learning processes and accelerate the modelling process

from the business problem’s inception to deploying a model solution into production

Develop horizontal solutions to robustly scale the team’s machine learning models and processes

Build software with Object-oriented Design Patterns and Analysis (OOA and OOD) with an eye toward reducing technical debt and maintaining services at high availability

Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and code reviews

Research and prototype new technologies to support the rapid growth of the business

Interact cross-functionally with a wide variety of technical teams and work closely with data and applied scientists to identify opportunities to improve on iHerb’s platform

Mentor junior engineers, unlocking their potential and helping them grow in their careers

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Required :

Strong coding experience (e.g. Java, C#, Python)

Experience with gathering data from multiple sources using big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, BigQuery, Athena, etc.)

Experience building machine learning infrastructure following robust software engineering practices

Knowledge of modern software development tools, systems, and practices (design patterns,

CI / CD, git, unit testing, smoke testing, integration testing, job schedulers)

Exposure to all aspects of the software development life-cycle

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Equipment Knowledge :

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) preferred

Experience with cloud technologies like AWS Lambdas and Google functions, etc.

Experience with messaging technologies (Kafka, Google Pub / Sub, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, etc.

Experience Requirements :

Generally requires a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in applied machine learning or machine learning systems / infrastructure, and two (2) years of relevant work experience in machine learning engineering or related fields.(e.g., as a Machine Learning Engineer, ML Ops engineer, or related position).

Education Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required, Masters Degree preferred.

Judgment / Reasoning Ability : Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and

supplies up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are :

Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

Professional, yet casual work environment

Office / Warehouse environment

Ability to work extended hours as required

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The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work.  The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.  iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year.  Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com .

Anticipated Pay Scale :

$115,850 - $184,307 USD

Staffing Agency Submission Notice

iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to staffingvendors@iherb.com . Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.

About iHerb

iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.

We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team :

Focus on the Customer

• Empower Our People
• Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly

Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

iHerb Benefits

At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits  list, visit  www.iHerbBenefits.com . For our international team members, you may be eligible for  benefits  depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner / local HR representative will go over the  benefits  you are eligible for.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.