
Machine Learning Engineer -Python
Role summary
Casap, a Series A startup in San Francisco, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to enhance its AI-driven dispute management and fraud detection product for banks. This role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing ML models in a high-scale production environment. The engineer will build ML infrastructure from scratch, create model orchestration layers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong Python proficiency, experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and a product-minded approach to balance technical innovation with practical application. This is a hybrid role focused on transforming financial operations through automation and AI.
About The Company
Casap is a Series A startup that has raised over $30M from Emergence, Lightspeed, and Primary Ventures. Based in San Francisco, the company was founded by product leaders from Robinhood and Chime. We are on a mission to change the way banks operate by automating disputes and fighting friendly fraud. People love what we've built, from everyday users to the biggest names in finance.
Casap is looking for a talented Machine Learning Engineer in San Francisco excited to supercharge how banks operate with a rapidly scaling product at the forefront of automation and Artificial Intelligence.
About The Role
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Casap, you will play a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions that transform dispute management and fraud detection processes within banking institutions. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and accuracy of how financial disputes are evaluated and resolved, leveraging cutting-edge machine learning techniques. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, contributing to a product that is redefining industry standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and engineers to build scalable, reliable, and intelligent systems. Your expertise will help in creating a seamless, automated decision-making process that enhances user experience and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience designing and deploying machine learning models in a high-scale production environment.
- Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and data analysis techniques.
- Enthusiastic about building ML infrastructure from scratch in a nascent environment.
- Ability to think like a product engineer, balancing technical innovation with practical application and user needs.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or similar, and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement machine learning models to evaluate disputes, chargebacks, and the likelihood of fraud.
- Create and manage an orchestration layer for multiple models, enabling automated and supervised decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage valuable data from partners and customers, ensuring a continuously learning experience and first-class user experience.
- Monitor and optimize model performance, ensuring robustness and accuracy in production environments.
- Document model development processes and maintain best practices for reproducibility and scalability.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and incorporate innovative techniques to enhance product capabilities.
Benefits
Casap offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our team members. Employees enjoy comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment. Casap also invests in ongoing learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and workshops. Additionally, our team benefits from stock options, generous paid time off, and wellness programs aimed at promoting a healthy and productive work environment.
Equal Opportunity
Casap is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all applicants.