Machine Learning Engineer

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!  

We’re looking for a Deep Learning Engineer to join Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Conceive, design, implement, and evaluate deep learning models and pipelines

• Follow cutting edge research and apply findings to help solve challenging product problems

• Prototype new ideas and conduct experiments

• Collaborate with Product, Hardware, and Engineering teams to design and develop new products

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and implement related academic literature in deep learning

• Ability to ideate, conduct, and present academic level research

• Ability to prioritize research directions in order to execute against defined objectives

• Excellent communication skills

• A drive to invent and explore new technologies

• Outstanding problem solving skills

• Creativity to solve complex problems in new, multi-disciplinary ways

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience

• 4+ years of research or industry experience working with state-of-the-art machine learning, deep learning, and/or advanced statistical techniques

• Proficiency coding in Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models

• Experience in developing deep learning systems in production

• Experience applying deep learning techniques to speech or other continuous signal

• Experience working within a cloud based environment

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!