Full-Time

Senior Machine Learning Platform Engineer

Posted on 5/14/2024

Faire

Faire

1,001-5,000 employees

B2B marketplace for independent brands and retailers

Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$177.5k - $244kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 2 days per week.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Java
Requirements
  • 3+ years experience building production machine learning systems or platform components such as feature store, model training framework, ML prediction service etc
  • Degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, or another similar field
  • Strong coding skills in Python/Java or equivalent
  • Experience working within common backend system architectures (e.g. microservices)
  • Strong understanding of engineering and infrastructure best practices, general software development principles with a machine learning software development life-cycle orientation
Responsibilities
  • Design and build highly scalable machine learning systems that the entire company will use. Examples of these include (but are not limited to)
  • “Machine-Learning-as-a-service”
  • ML Model Training framework
  • Feature store, including batch and real-time feature computation, serving, and monitoring
  • Deep learning infrastructure that powers training and serving of Faire’s language and image models
  • Model prediction services to manage model deployment, inference and monitoring
  • Partner with our internal customers to understand their ML development pain points and craft platform solutions to address them
  • Provide technical mentorship to ML engineers and interns on the team

Faire operates a business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects independent brands with local retailers, primarily in the wholesale market. The platform enables brands to expand their reach to a larger audience of retailers, while retailers can discover unique products that set their stores apart from competitors. Faire generates revenue through a commission on sales made via its platform and provides additional services like inventory management and data analytics to assist businesses in optimizing their operations. The company focuses on supporting small to medium-sized businesses and aims to enhance the distinctiveness of local communities by empowering both brands and retailers to succeed.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shopify's partnership positions Faire to leverage Shopify's extensive merchant network.
  • Increased adoption of AI tools helps Faire optimize product listings and improve search rankings.
  • The rise of DTC brands using wholesale platforms like Faire diversifies revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership turnover at Faire may lead to strategic instability affecting operations.
  • Competition from Target's inclusion of Shopify merchants could divert potential clients.
  • Market saturation from DTC brands on wholesale platforms may hinder individual brand visibility.

What makes Faire unique

  • Faire offers net 60 payment terms and free returns, reducing wholesale business risks.
  • The platform provides data insights and logistics solutions to support local retail growth.
  • Faire connects independent brands with local retailers, enhancing community-focused retail experiences.

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Benefits

Time off

Parental leave

Daily mindfulness

Annual learning grant

Thoughtfully designed spaces

Fitness & wellbeing benefits

Mental health benefits

Charitable matching

Career planning

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