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Machine Learning Engineer

Burbank, California, United States · Remote OK

$115k–$150k/yr

Entry level$358M raised

About Zest AI: Zest AI has been perfecting AI for consumer lending decisions since 2009. Our Model Management System helps lenders make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating …

Skills: Machine learning, Python, R, Java, C++

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Machine Learning Engineer

Zest AI

Burbank, California, United States • Remote OK

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  • $115k–$150k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement benefits
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in United States

Responsibilities

Develop and prototype robust, production-ready machine learning software to support consumer lending decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build tools and solutions that improve internal and external productivity.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Data Science, or a related field. Candidates must have at least 3 months of experience in predictive analytics, big data, and machine learning toolkits.

Full job description

About Zest AI:
 
Zest AI has been perfecting AI for consumer lending decisions since 2009. Our Model Management System helps lenders make better decisions and better loans—increasing revenue, reducing risk, and automating compliance. Our mission is to make fair and transparent credit available to everyone and our software creates some of the most inclusive risk models in the industry. Using Zest-built machine learning software, financial institutions can dramatically expand credit access to deserving people with no added risk. Learn more at Zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter @Zest_AI or our Insights blog.
 
Zest is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages professionals from underrepresented groups in technology and financial services to apply.

ZestFinance, Inc dba ZestAI seeks a Machine Learning Engineer in Burbank, CA.

 

Duties:

  • Create experiments and develop prototypes, with the goal of developing robust and efficient production-ready software.
  • Collaborate with product management, sales/engagement management, and engineering departments to understand company needs and devise ML/AI-powered solutions.
  • Drive technical projects forward, holding a tremendous amount of responsibility and direct impact to the business.
  • Build internal and external tools that will increase the productivity of teams leveraging the ML/AI-based systems.
  • Build demos, guidance documentation, and assist with training to help increase proficiency for our internal/external customers.
  • Test and apply cutting-edge ML/AI research to develop new and improved products, processes, or technologies.

 

Requires a Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Data Science, or related (or its equivalent). Plus 3 months of experience in a related role.

 

Requires 3 months of experience in the following:

  • Visualization, dataset process, & machine-learning toolkits
  • Developing advanced predictive analytical solutions
  • Dataset validation including sanity check, clean, preprocess, and aggregation
  • Working with "big data" and building predictive models
  • At least one of the following: Python, R, Java or C++

 

Telecommuting permitted.

Medical/Vision, Dental, & Retirement benefits available.

 

40 hours/week, Wage Range: $115,000-$150,000 per year.  Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref #16015.

 

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Related keywords

Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceConsumer LendingPredictive AnalyticsBig DataPythonRJavaC++Data ScienceSoftware EngineeringModel ManagementData PreprocessingData ValidationVisualizationCredit Access

About Zest AI

LinkedInVisit site

Zest AI's technology delivers faster, better lending across the credit spectrum.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Burbank, California
LinkedIn followers
127,987
Total funding
$358M

Since 2009, Zest AI has been innovating and perfecting AI technology with a mission to broaden access to lending using smarter, more efficient AI. Serving more than $5.6T in managed assets with over 1,500 active models, Zest AI has been a proven partner to banks, credit unions, and specialty lenders, helping them decrease risk and boost growth opportunities throughout the lending process. Zest AI leads the industry, powering thriving lending ecosystems with innovative, intelligent solutions across credit underwriting, fraud detection, lending intelligence, and more. With over 50 issued and pending patents across automation, accuracy, performance, and model explainability, this US-based technology-as-a-service company serves its clients from its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and across the country.

Offices: 3900 W Alameda Ave, 1600, Burbank, California 91505, US

FintechFinancial ServicesBanksCredit UnionsAI in lendingFinancial fraud preventionCredit underwritingAIGenerative AIMachine learning
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About Zest AI

LinkedInVisit site

Zest AI's technology delivers faster, better lending across the credit spectrum.

Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Burbank, California
LinkedIn followers
127,987
Total funding
$358M

Since 2009, Zest AI has been innovating and perfecting AI technology with a mission to broaden access to lending using smarter, more efficient AI. Serving more than $5.6T in managed assets with over 1,500 active models, Zest AI has been a proven partner to banks, credit unions, and specialty lenders, helping them decrease risk and boost growth opportunities throughout the lending process. Zest AI leads the industry, powering thriving lending ecosystems with innovative, intelligent solutions across credit underwriting, fraud detection, lending intelligence, and more. With over 50 issued and pending patents across automation, accuracy, performance, and model explainability, this US-based technology-as-a-service company serves its clients from its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and across the country.

Offices: 3900 W Alameda Ave, 1600, Burbank, California 91505, US

FintechFinancial ServicesBanksCredit UnionsAI in lendingFinancial fraud preventionCredit underwritingAIGenerative AIMachine learning
View all jobs at Zest AI

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