Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization

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Work across ML, backend, and data layers to bring models into production

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Run experiments and use insights to continuously improve performance

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Who You Are

You have 5+ years of experience in machine learning, data, or backend engineering

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You enjoy collaborating across disciplines and geographies

Where You'll Be

This role is based in London or Stockholm

We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home.

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