Staff ML Engineer – Adaptive Learning

Brilliant (Headquarters: Remote (North America))

Location: Remote (North America)   |   Full-Time   |   $170,000 - $240,000
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Brilliant is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and lead the development of adaptive learning technologies. In this role, you will play a key part in creating intelligent systems that personalize the learning experience for millions of users.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, building, and deploying machine learning models that adapt to individual learning patterns.
  • Collaborating with data scientists, product managers, and engineers to define and implement adaptive learning features.
  • Conducting research on cutting-edge ML techniques and applying them to educational challenges.
  • Optimizing ML infrastructure for scalability and efficiency.
  • Mentoring other engineers and data scientists.
  • Defining and tracking key metrics for model performance and learning outcomes.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in machine learning, particularly in building adaptive systems. You should have a strong foundation in statistics, algorithms, and software engineering.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Proven experience as a Staff-level ML engineer (at least 5+ years).
  • Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data analysis.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
  • Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
  • Knowledge of recommendation systems and personalization techniques.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

If you are passionate about using AI to transform education and have a track record of building impactful ML systems, join Brilliant today! Apply at https://brilliant.org/careers.

Post Date: June 9, 2025