Staff Machine Learning Engineer

• Design, prototype and productionize scalable machine learning and optimization models

• Play a critical in setting up the best practices in machine learning, setting direction of the machine learning platform

• Develop frameworks, pipelines, libraries, utilities and tools that process massive data for ML tasks

• Partner with data scientists to troubleshoot and optimize complex data pipelines

• Work with product managers and business partners to gather requirements for machine learning models

• Build model deployment platform that can simplify implementing new models

• Build end-to-end reusable pipelines from data acquisition to model output delivery

• Mentor and guide junior data scientists to deploy their models into production

• Design & Build ML (engineering) solutions that unlock new ML modeling capabilities for BetterHelp

• You will NOT worry about "runway", "cash left", or "how much time we have until the next round". We have the startup DNA but we're fully backed and funded, all the way to success.

• You will NOT be confined to your "job". You will get involved in product, marketing, business strategy, and almost everything we do.

• You will NOT be bogged down by office politics, ego, or bad attitude. Only positive, pleasure-to-work-with people are allowed here!

• You will NOT get yourself burned out. We work hard but we believe in maintaining a sustainable work/life balance. Really.

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning

• Proven experience deploying and integrating machine learning models into production systems

• Strong expertise in machine learning techniques, including deep learning, neural networks, statistical modeling, tree-based methods, boosting, regression, and dimensionality reduction

• Extensive experience building personalization and recommendation systems

• Working knowledge of operations research concepts such as mathematical modeling, linear and integer programming, and discrete event simulation

• Familiarity with large language models, fine-tuning methods, and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)

• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms

• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience developing data pipelines and machine learning libraries/tools

• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies

• Interest in mentoring junior machine learning engineers and data scientists

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth, and agile environments

• Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company

• Competitive compensation

• Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)

• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution

• The chance to build something that changes lives - and that people love

• Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive

• An awesome community of co-workers

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $245,000. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and the extensive benefits listed here (subject to eligibility requirements): Teladoc Health Benefits 2026. Total compensation is based on several factors - including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable to all full-time positions. At BetterHelp we thrive on difference and individuality, and as part of the Teladoc Health family, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, parental status, disability, or Veteran status. Originally posted on Himalayas