Senior Machine Learning Platform Engineer
Klaviyo is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Platform Engineer to join their team in Boston, MA. This role focuses on building and scaling core machine learning infrastructure to support model training, deployment, feature storage, real-time retrieval, inference, and monitoring. As a key member of the engineering team, you will collaborate with machine learning, product, data science, infrastructure, and security teams to drive platform strategy and roadmap.
In this position, you will design and implement seamless workflows for continuous model training, inference, and monitoring. Your responsibilities include leading technical execution, conducting code and design reviews, and authoring high-impact code for critical system paths. You will also mentor engineers across the organization, promoting engineering excellence, best practices, and strong design standards. Additionally, you will drive architectural design and technical direction for core components of the machine learning and feature platforms.
The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience as a software engineer or machine learning platform engineer, with a proven track record in building backend or distributed systems. Proficiency in Python or a similar backend language such as Go, Java, or Scala is required. Experience with cloud infrastructure and platform fundamentals, including AWS and Kubernetes, is essential. Familiarity with data-intensive systems, streaming or batch processing, data modeling, and designing systems with large-scale data in mind (e.g., Spark, Ray) is also important. Strong communication skills and a history of driving technical excellence across teams are highly valued.
Compensation for this role ranges from $148,000 to $222,000 annually. Klaviyo offers a hybrid work environment, with the role based in Boston, MA. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Klaviyo fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, encouraging team members to bring their unique backgrounds and perspectives to the workplace.
Joining Klaviyo offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and machine learning technologies, contributing to products that serve over 167,000 customers and handle billions of events. As a Senior Machine Learning Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Klaviyo's machine learning infrastructure and driving innovation across the company's product offerings.