Full-Time

Staff ML Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Grid

Grid

51-200 employees

Provides instant tax refunds to taxpayers

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Position is onsite in Seattle, Washington.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Data Science
Machine Learning
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Proven experience in data science and machine learning
  • Strong background in statistical inference
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and techniques (Logistic Regression, Naive Bayes, Random Forest, etc)
  • Full in-depth comprehension of relevant tools, frameworks and architectures
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
  • A knack for getting the right things done in the right order of operations
  • Confidence to prioritize work and deliver demonstrable results on a tight cadence
  • Demonstrated experience or understanding of the financial industry, especially in the context of building and scaling FinTech products
Responsibilities
  • Research and select modern implementation strategies for machine learning
  • Implement and deploy models that enable strategically relevant business objectives
  • Enable rapid iteration in a complex, financially sensitive environment
  • Set up and operate ML research infrastructure as needed by data scientists
  • Ship production-worthy software with necessary details for modern devops
  • Collaborate with data scientists, product engineers, business managers, and more
  • Help build out data science as a team and practice at Grid

Grid provides immediate tax refunds to American taxpayers who have overpaid their taxes. Instead of waiting until the next tax year to receive their refunds, clients can reclaim their money instantly. This allows them to use the refunded amount for various needs, such as home improvements, holiday expenses, or personal treats. Grid's business model is based on facilitating these instant refunds, earning revenue through service fees or a percentage of the refunded amount. The company has already helped thousands of individuals achieve their financial goals and is focused on expanding its services.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$21.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased digital financial service adoption boosts Grid's app-based service potential.
  • Fintech solutions for underserved communities expand Grid's customer base.
  • IRS modernization may enhance Grid's instant refund service efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from fintech startups may erode Grid's market share.
  • IRS regulation changes could affect Grid's instant refund capability.
  • Rising interest rates may reduce demand for Grid's services.

What makes Grid unique

  • Grid offers instant tax refunds, unlike traditional delayed refund processes.
  • Grid targets underserved communities, expanding financial access beyond mainstream services.
  • Grid's app provides comprehensive financial management, including credit building and tax filing.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours