Full-Time

Senior Machine Learning Engineer: ML Algorithms

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EarnIn

EarnIn

201-500 employees

Provides early wage access without fees

Fintech

Compensation Overview

$232.2k - $283.8kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work 2 days a week.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Deep Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Python
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Machine Learning
LangChain
Databricks

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in machine learning with strong software engineering skills.
  • Proficiency in a broad range of ML techniques, including LLMs, deep learning, sequence models, and tree-based models.
  • Advanced programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based ML platforms (e.g., AWS Sagemaker, Databricks, GCP Vertex AI).
  • Hands-on experience with modern LLM stack: foundations models and APIs such as Open AI and Antropic; LLM guardrails, framework such as LangGraph, LangChain; ML flow.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, A/B test, and deploy machine learning models that drive EarnIn’s products.
  • Train, fine-tune, evaluate, and operationalize large language models (LLMs) and AI agents, delivering radical efficiency gains to our core processes.
  • Continuously improve model performance by leveraging the latest research and open-source tools.
  • Champion data-driven decision-making and maintain scientific rigor in the deployment of ML solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with ML platform engineers to optimize tools and processes for stability and reproducibility.
  • Explore and integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance EarnIn’s ML capabilities.
  • Lead by example, fostering an environment of operational excellence and driving transformative change.

Earnin provides a platform that allows individuals to access their earned wages before their official payday. Users can cash out a portion of their earnings without incurring any fees or interest, making it a convenient option for those needing quick funds for emergencies or daily expenses. The app features a "Balance Shield" that helps users maintain their bank account balance by automatically depositing money if it falls below a certain level. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Earnin operates on a community-driven model where users can voluntarily contribute to the service, fostering a culture of support and fairness. This approach allows users to choose how much they want to pay for the service, which can be as little as zero dollars. Additionally, the "Tip Jar" feature encourages users to set savings goals in an engaging way. Earnin prioritizes user privacy and data security with strong encryption measures.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$184.9M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Earnin has facilitated over $15 billion in earnings access since 2013.
  • Recognition as Best Payments App highlights Earnin's fintech innovation.
  • Partnerships with gig platforms could expand Earnin's user base.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges from deceptive lending allegations could harm Earnin's reputation.
  • Increased competition in early wage access may impact Earnin's market share.
  • Reliance on voluntary contributions may not sustain long-term revenue.

What makes EarnIn unique

  • Earnin offers fee-free early wage access, unlike traditional payday loans.
  • Users choose their payment amount, fostering a community-driven financial model.
  • Balance Shield feature provides automatic deposits to prevent overdrafts.

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Benefits

Life in balance - Ten company holidays and flexible time off so you can rest and recharge when you need it most. With pay, no catch.

Family matters - When your family grows, we want your focus on them. Our generous parental leave policy and wellness funds make it easy to put yourself and loved ones first.

Learn & grow - A commitment to career development that includes regular training for team members and managers alike, 360 feedback, and an annual stipend for growth opportunities.

Company culture - Employee Resource Groups provide growth opportunities and allow you to create the company *you* want to work at (more on that below).

Health & wellness - Flexible healthcare options across medical, dental, and vision—and a free Employee Assistance program offering mental health resources and legal advice.

Save & support - Includes Earnin’s 401(K) and FSA plans with tax advantages for retirement, healthcare, and dependent care expenses.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-1%
TechCrunch
Nov 20th, 2024
Another VC-backed fintech, Earnin, faces crackdown over allegedly 'predatory' loans

Another vc-backed fintech, Earnin, faces crackdown over allegedly 'predatory' loans.

The Washington Informer
Nov 20th, 2024
D.C. Attorney General Sues EarnIn for Deceptive Lending Practices and Illegal High-Interest Loans

D.C. Attorney General sues EarnIn for deceptive lending practices and illegal high-interest loans.

Finsmes
Nov 18th, 2024
Exploring Alternative Financing Options For Employees In The Gig Economy

Gig workers face unique financial challenges that traditional banking institutions often fail to address. With irregular income patterns and lack of conventional employment documentation, many find themselves excluded from standard financial products. Banks typically require steady paychecks and extensive credit history, creating significant barriers for those working in ride-sharing, delivery services, freelance platforms, or other gig economy roles. This gap has created a pressing need for innovative financing solutions tailored to the modern workforce’s actual working patterns and income structures.Income-Based Lending SolutionsIncome-based lending has emerged as a practical alternative to traditional credit-based loans. These solutions analyze real-time earnings data from gig platforms to determine loan eligibility and terms. Instead of focusing solely on credit scores, lenders evaluate consistent earning patterns and work history, opening doors for workers who maintain steady gig income but may have imperfect credit. This approach provides a more accurate picture of a borrower’s ability to repay, considering factors like platform-specific performance metrics, customer ratings, and historical earnings data across multiple gig platforms.Early Wage Access ProgramsEarly wage access has revolutionized how gig workers manage cash flow. Rather than waiting for scheduled payouts, workers can access their earned wages immediately after completing tasks

PR Newswire
Aug 27th, 2024
Amazon Photos, Bank Of America, Coca-Cola, Docusign, First Citizens, Wyndham Hotels, Others Awarded Unitq Quality Excellence Awards

BURLINGAME, Calif., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- unitQ, the leading AI-powered customer feedback platform empowering organizations to take a customer-centric, real-time data-driven approach to craft high quality products, services and experiences, announced today the 50 winners of the unitQ 2024 Summer Quality Excellence Awards.These awards celebrate and recognize companies that have shown exceptional commitment to delivering consistently high-quality products and services, and have earned overwhelmingly positive user feedback.Recognizing companies delivering quality products and services, and have earned overwhelmingly positive user feedback Post thisThe winners are setting new benchmarks for excellence in their respective sectors, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to the customer experience. These awards represent a commitment from product, engineering and support teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement backed by high user satisfaction."The dedication and effort these companies have shown in upholding superior quality across their offerings and client interactions is remarkable and deserves recognition with the unitQ Quality Excellence Award," said Christian Wiklund, unitQ CEO. "We are proud to honor these organizations for their unwavering commitment to excellence."The unitQ 2024 Summer Quality Excellence Awards, released today, are grounded on the comprehensive AI analysis provided by unitQ's customer feedback software. unitQ's proprietary AI and ML algorithms translated, categorized and summarized 40,040,889 pieces of publicly available Google Play Store and Apple App Store user reviews for 7,850 top Android and iOS top mobile applications, surfacing:Top Quality IssuesTop feature requestsTrending 4-start reviews on brink of a 5-star reviewTop 50 apps driving quality excellenceRecipients were among those companies that received a Good to Epic unitQ Score. The unitQ Score is unitQ's unbiased and proprietary machine-generated metric that represents the percentage of a company's users reporting a frictionless experience with their product or service

Tabapay
Jun 7th, 2023
Tearsheet Award and Podcast

TabaPay, Inc. were given the award for most innovative payments, along with its partner Earnin, who received the Best Payments App award.

TechCrunch
Feb 26th, 2023
Sequoia And Andreessen Horowitz Invested More In Fintech Than Any Other Sector In 2022

Welcome to The Interchange! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, I’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. This will include everything from funding rounds to trends to an analysis of a particular space to hot takes on a particular company or phenomenon. There’s a lot of fintech news out there and it’s my job to stay on top of it — and make sense of it — so you can stay in the know. — Mary AnnStoried venture firms Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) invested more in fintech than any other category in 2022, according to research from CB Insights

Yahoo Finance
Feb 13th, 2023
EarnIn Expands Legal Team with Industry Veterans

Starting her career at Cisco, Bergano joins EarnIn with over 20 years of experience through a variety of financial services companies, particularly as it relates to data security and compliance issues.

Business Wire
Jan 5th, 2023
Earnin Announces It Has Provided Access To Over $15 Billion In Earnings For Members

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Earnin, the leader in reimagining the way money moves with a first-of-its-kind financial hub,1 announced it has provided access to over $15 billion in earned wages for its Community Members since the company’s inception in 2013. Earnin has also now facilitated more than 200 million transactions for its Community Members, empowering Americans with short-term liquidity by allowing them to access their pay as they earn it. With over $5 billion in earned wages provided and 70 million transactions in 2022 alone, these two milestones encapsulate a banner year of product development and growth for the company.Built for the unique needs of those living paycheck to paycheck, Earnin is designed to free people from the traditional payment cycle with access to earnings as they work for an everyday payday. The short-term liquidity provided through Earned Wage Access (EWA) programs like this vastly reduces financial anxiety by helping people spend, transfer, and save their money as they want, as well as avoid overdrafts and afford the upfront costs of work that people often don’t think about, like gas or home internet. Earnin’s approach comes with no credit checks, interest or mandatory fees,2 and always has a no cost EWA option, aiming to remove barriers for consumers and provide a path away from predatory lending products and the trap of cyclical debt.Based on the recent Earnin data, short-term liquidity has an outsized impact, helping Community Members save an estimated $1.3 billion in overdrafts fees.3 Community Members who Cash Out also realize higher paycheck growth than national averages than Members who do not Cash Out. Specifically, active Earnin users also see their paychecks grow, on average, by 10% more than inactive Earnin users, and by 14% more than the national average for income growth over the course of more than a year - even when adjusted for inflation.4“With inflation impacting day-to-day budgets in very real ways, 2022 has been a challenging year for consumers across the country and it’s increasingly evident that workers need access to their income on their terms

Yahoo Finance
Dec 7th, 2022
Earnin Strengthens Team with Heavy Hitting Legal Lineup

Earnin, the leader in building products for a more equitable financial system and a better life for those living paycheck to paycheck, today announced the appointment of David Durant and Simone dos Santos as General Counsel and Associate General Counsel, respectively.

Business Wire
Dec 7th, 2022
Earnin Strengthens Team With Heavy Hitting Legal Lineup

Simone dos Santos, Associate General Counsel: As Associate General Counsel, Simone dos Santos supports Earnin’s legal, regulatory, compliance and government relations matters. She collaborates with the General Counsel in developing and implementing legal policies and procedures, as well as facilitating and supporting the company's plans to scale products and services. (Photo: Business Wire)David Durant, General Counsel: As General Counsel, David Durant oversees all aspects of Earnin’s legal, regulatory, and government relations matters and represents the company in dealings with outside law firms and government representatives and agencies. He serves as a key partner to Earnin's business leaders, responsible for developing and managing implementation of legal strategy, policies and procedures and government affairs, as well as facilitating and supporting the company's plans to scale products and services. (Photo: Business Wire)David Durant, General Counsel: As General Counsel, David Durant oversees all aspects of Earnin’s legal, regulatory, and government relations matters and represents the company in dealings with outside law firms and government representatives and agencies. He serves as a key partner to Earnin's business leaders, responsible for developing and managing implementation of legal strategy, policies and procedures and government affairs, as well as facilitating and supporting the company's plans to scale products and services