Job description
As a Machine Learning Engineer on the SFS team, you will support fellow Data Scientists and Modelers in building and deploying machine learning models that support our banking and lending business.
You will:
Support team members in ad-hoc and scheduled updates to existing models, and help troubleshoot issues in a real-time production environment
Lead complex ML Operations and Infrastructure initiatives that advance our modeling capabilities (e.g. scaling data ingestion, enabling more complex neural networks, etc)
Work closely with product engineers within the product teams and broader Block/Square platform teams
Participate in ongoing training to maintain current knowledge of BSA/AML and perform BSA/AML duties as required by job function
Qualifications
A degree in computer science or a similar technical field
4+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong engineering and coding skills, with ability to write production code. Proficiency in Python, Java and/or other languages
Experience with Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services or other cloud computing platforms
Experience developing and deploying machine learning and statistical models
Strong quantitative intuition and data visualization skills for ad-hoc and exploratory analysis
The versatility to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
A willingness to solve problems using whichever tool is most appropriate for the situation, balancing multiple business and technical constraints
Additional Information
We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we’re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.
Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
Perks
We want you to be well and thrive. Our global benefits package includes:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement Plans
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness perks
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Learning and Development resources
Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD54566975, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD54566975 is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.
