PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2023 Inc. 5000 rankings, two years running, and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in the country.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer – Search

Machine Learning EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

38 days ago

Salary

$220K - $280K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCloudElastic SearchGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

Job Description

• Architect Global Search: Build the foundational architecture for a unified Global Search entry point that creates a 'Single Source of Truth' across Players, Teams, and Game Modes. • Optimize for Speed: Engineer the Prizepicks search stack to achieve <200ms latency targets, evaluating and deciding between Server-side indexing. • Advanced Retrieval Logic: Implement fuzzy matching, nickname support, and natural language processing (NLP) to handle user queries intuitively. • Dataverse Integration: Partner with Data Engineering to ensure the Search Index is fed by real-time streams of projections, live game states, and social data, ensuring results are never stale.

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, with deep expertise in Information Retrieval (IR) and Search technologies.
3+ years of technical leadership, guiding teams through complex architectural migrations and greenfield builds.
Search Engine Expertise: Familiarity with indexing strategies using technologies like Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, or Vector Databases (Pinecone, Milvus).
Performance Engineering: A track record of optimizing API response times and database queries for high-throughput, low-latency applications.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience with GCP (Kubernetes, Cloud Functions) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

Benefits

Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
401(k) plan with company match
Annual bonus
Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
Company-wide in-person events and team outings
Lifestyle enhancement program
Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development