Senior Director, Software Engineering; Machine Learning

Position: Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning)
Overview  Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning) n to apply for the Senior Director, Software Engineering (Machine Learning) role t You’ll Do   Set the vision for Machine Learning and AI e world class Machine Learning modelers, Platform and Software engineers to execute on that vision.
Take ownership of our core model development lifecycle and business outcomes across our established verticals – underwriting, fraud, servicing, personalization.
Work closely with product and business leadership to champion AI adoption in both existing and new products.
Balance ML investments across traditional ML and transformer based models.
Evolve ML platform to support our increasing ML needs across Affirm with a special emphasis on training, tuning and serving AI models.
Run a robust, yet shortened ML development lifecycle establishing a culture for experimenting and failing fast.
Work with a wide variety of cross functional partners outside of engineering ranging from product, risk, servicing, legal and compliance.
What We Look For   15+ years of relevant experience in Machine Learning, AI, or related technical domains
Experience leading centralized ML teams comprising of both ML modelers and ML platform engineers
Successful track record in landing key models responsible for the company’s success that directly drive PnL
Comfortable working in matrix organizations and influencing across a wide variety of leaders
Experience hiring and growing, and retaining talent
Keeps up with evolving ML landscape — understands when to buy vs build, and what tools/ techniques can drive the most business value
Base Pay & Equity  Base pay range per year: CA $270,000 - CA $310,000. Equity Grade: 13. Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range.

Affirm focuses on a simple and transparent pay structure based on location, experience and job-related skills. Equity rewards may be offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).
Affirm is a remote-first company. The majority of roles are remote; you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require working from an Affirm office.
Benefits   Health care coverage — Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets — stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off — vacation and holiday schedules to rest and recharge
ESPP — an employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We’re committed to an inclusive interview experience for all and provide reasonable accommodations as needed during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Affirm will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to local fair chance laws.
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