Staff / Principal ML Engineer

At Instawork, we're revolutionizing the local labor marketplace by creating economic opportunities for businesses and hourly professionals globally. As a Staff/Principal ML Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of implementing AI and machine learning solutions to accelerate our mission. With operations spanning the U.S., Canada, and India, we're backed by top-tier investors including Benchmark, Spark Capital, and Y Combinator.

The role requires deep expertise in machine learning, with responsibilities including building and integrating ML models into production, collaborating with cross-functional teams on platform strategies, and driving key architectural decisions. You'll work closely with Product to refine our roadmap, build analytics dashboards, and mentor junior team members while fostering a data-driven culture.

We're looking for candidates with at least 10 years of quantitative analysis and ML production experience, strong statistical knowledge, and expertise in Python & SQL. You should have a deep understanding of machine learning techniques, marketplace dynamics, and modern data infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation ($210,000-$270,000 base salary for CA-based applicants), equity, and comprehensive benefits.

As a company that values diversity, we believe unique perspectives strengthen our team and culture. Join us in building a platform that's already connecting thousands of businesses with over five million workers, recognized among the fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and featured in major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and CBS News.