Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Launch Potato, a dynamic digital media company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to spearhead their personalization and optimization systems development. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in large-scale ML systems and team management.

As the Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you'll guide a team of 3-5 ML engineers while maintaining 50% hands-on coding involvement. The role focuses on building sophisticated personalization systems, including multi-stage ranking architectures, and requires deep expertise in modern ML architectures like transformer-based models and graph neural networks.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $130,000 to $250,000, along with profit-sharing bonuses and comprehensive benefits. Launch Potato maintains a performance-driven culture, where growth is tied to both company and personal achievement rather than standard annual adjustments.

The company stands out for its international team spanning over a dozen countries and its role as a leading connector between advertisers and customers throughout the consumer journey. Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in their equal employment opportunity policies and inclusive workplace culture.

This role is perfect for an experienced ML engineer who wants to balance technical work with leadership, drive innovation in personalization systems, and make a significant impact in a high-growth environment. The remote work setup offers flexibility while maintaining connection with a dynamic, entrepreneurial team.