Principal ML Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal ML Engineer role at Launch Potato 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants WHO ARE WE? Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState. As the Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology. Headquartered in South Florida with a remote‑first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high‑growth, high‑performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success. WHY JOIN US? At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high‑performers. Your Role As our Principal ML Engineer, you’ll be the technical visionary for our personalization and optimization systems. This individual‑contributor role requires a deep technical expert who will define our ML architecture, solve the company’s hardest challenges, and influence ML strategy across the organization. What You’ll Do Design company‑wide personalization architecture and strategy Solve complex technical challenges (cold start, exploration/exploitation, real‑time learning) Research and implement state‑of‑the‑art ML techniques Define standards and patterns used across all ML teams Lead cross‑functional initiatives spanning multiple quarters Mentor senior engineers and review critical technical decisions Represent the company in the external ML community What We’re Looking For 10 years building ML systems with deep personalization expertise Recognized expert in ML systems (publications, patents, or industry impact) Experience architecting ML platforms serving billions of predictions Track record of 0→1 innovation in personalization systems Expertise in multiple approaches (deep learning, bandits, causal ML, graph methods) Ability to influence without authority and drive consensus Exceptional communication skills for technical and executive audiences Technical Expertise Required Advanced ML architectures at scale Real‑time ML systems and edge deployment Multi‑stakeholder marketplace optimization Online learning and adaptive systems Privacy‑preserving personalization Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Advertising Services We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. Since day one, we’ve been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR

Posted Date: 11/18/2025