Full-Time

Machine Learning Engineer 1

Gen Digital

Gen Digital

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops subscription-based cybersecurity and privacy software

Compensation Overview

$176k - $191k/yr

Mountain View, CA, USA

In Person

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
BigQuery
Apache Spark
SQL
Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Degree requirements are flexible. A technical degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Engineering, or a related field is helpful, but equivalent practical experience is equally valued.
  • A Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field is a plus, but not required.
  • Two or more years of professional experience in applied machine learning, data science, ML engineering, applied statistics, or a related field, including experience building and evaluating models with real-world data.
  • Experience analyzing behavioral, transactional, product, marketing, or customer data and translating findings into practical insights or recommendations.
  • Experience defining success metrics, analyzing experiments, evaluating model performance, and interpreting business impact.
  • Experience working with engineering, product, analytics, or business partners to deploy or apply data-driven solutions.
  • Experience with personalization, recommendation, ranking, uplift modeling, causal inference, contextual bandits, pricing, or lifecycle decisioning is a plus.
  • Strong Python skills and practical knowledge of supervised learning, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, evaluation, and performance analysis.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience using platforms such as BigQuery, Spark, or similar tools for data extraction, cleaning, preprocessing, exploration, and feature development.
  • Strong analytical and statistical reasoning, including A/B testing, holdout design, statistical significance, incrementally, and business-impact measurement.
  • Familiarity with common ML libraries, cloud data or ML platforms, version control, and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Takes responsibility for assigned work, follows through on commitments, and proactively addresses issues.
  • Connects modeling and analysis to customer experience and measurable outcomes.
  • Enjoys modeling, analyzing, automating, and shipping while using AI tools to improve productivity and quality.
  • Learns quickly, seeks feedback, and continuously develops technical and business knowledge.
  • Clear, collaborative communication: communicates ideas, assumptions, results, and challenges effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
Responsibilities
  • Own well-defined machine learning projects from data exploration and model development through validation, deployment, and iteration.
  • Build and improve predictive, recommendation, ranking, segmentation, uplift, and customer-value models for customer personalization and decisioning.
  • Prepare datasets, define modeling targets, develop features, and ensure data quality for training and evaluation.
  • Design and analyze A/B tests, holdouts, and offline evaluations to measure model performance and business impact.
  • Work with engineering, product, analytics, and business partners to integrate models into production and improve them based on results and feedback.
  • Use AI coding assistants, automation, and reusable tools to improve the speed, quality, and consistency of modeling and analytical workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field is a plus.
  • Experience with personalization, recommendation, ranking, uplift modeling, causal inference, contextual bandits, pricing, or lifecycle decisioning is a plus.

GenDigital provides cybersecurity and digital privacy software aimed at individual consumers. Its offerings include antivirus software, VPNs, and identity theft protection, all delivered via a subscription model that provides ongoing access and updates. The products run on users’ devices and, for privacy tools like VPNs, encrypt internet traffic to guard online activity; antivirus software detects and blocks malware, while identity protection monitors personal data and alerts users to potential threats. GenDigital differentiates itself by focusing on the consumer market with a broad suite of privacy and security tools that are continually updated under a recurring subscription, helping users maintain control of their digital lives. Its main goal is to help people navigate the online world securely and privately while protecting their personal information.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tempe, Arizona

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • VPN for Agents and Norton AI Agent Protection open a new product category.
  • Microsoft Copilot and Bing integration expands distribution for Engine-powered financial offers.
  • Nearly 500 million users provide a large installed base for upselling security subscriptions.

What critics are saying

  • Gen faces ongoing patent-eligibility challenges in Columbia's malware-software litigation.
  • Foreign software-sales damages remain limited unless tied to U.S.-made physical devices.
  • Dependence on third-party AI models and Microsoft surfaces weakens product control and economics.

What makes Gen Digital unique

  • Gen combines consumer cybersecurity with financial-technology products across trusted brands.
  • Norton, Avast, and LifeLock give Gen broad cross-sell and retention channels.
  • Gen is positioning AI-agent security as a new consumer trust layer.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%