Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Remote)

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to plan, develop, train, deploy, and manage machine learning models that enhance the functionality of Wikipedia and similar projects. Reporting to the Machine Learning Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with a global team and volunteer communities to deliver impactful ML solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external customers (e.g., Wikipedia editors) to deploy scalable, production-level ML models.
• Assess requirements, gather training data, train and deploy models, and monitor performance.
• Engage stakeholders, including volunteer communities, to communicate progress and results effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years in an ML Engineer (MLE) or MLOps role, maintaining production ML models.
• Expertise with Python ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Strong background in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Experience in collaborating with global teams and managing remote/async work.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in fine-tuning pre-trained models.
• Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipeline orchestration.
• Experience with pipeline tools like Airflow, Kubeflow, or Argo workflows.

Qualities

• Independent and motivated self-starter.
• Positive and solution-oriented.
• Experience with open-source development and volunteer communities.

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making free knowledge accessible to everyone. It operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. The Foundation relies on global donations to sustain its mission, with a remote workforce in 40+ countries.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range (US applicants): $109,047–$169,455 (adjusted for non-US hires based on location).
• Competitive pay and benefits, including a commitment to pay equity.
• Remote-first organization with staff spanning diverse countries and cultures.

Hiring Locations

The Wikimedia Foundation is hiring in 40+ countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Germany, Kenya, United States, and more.

Application Process

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, contact recruiting@wikimedia.org or call +1 (415) 839-6885.

Apply now to make a global impact in machine learning and open knowledge!