Machine Learning Engineer II (Underwriting ML)

What this role involves

Affirm is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer II for their Underwriting ML team. The role involves developing and improving machine learning systems for real-time transaction decisions, building feature pipelines, and productionizing models. Requires 2+ years of experience and strong Python skills.

Skills this posting asks for

• python
• lightgbm
• xgboost
• catboost
• pytorch
• spark
• ray
• dask
• kubeflow
• airflow
• mlflow
• claude code
• cursor
• machine learning
• deep learning
• gradient-boosted decision trees
• classification
• distributed data processing
• parallel compute
• ml lifecycle
• model monitoring
• feature pipelines
• training datasets
• real-time decision systems

Requirements

• 2 years of experience
• Level: mid

From the employer’s posting

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.  On the Underwriting ML team, you’ll build and improve machin…