Machine Learning Platform Engineer

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What We'll Bring

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring

• Master’s or PhD degree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, computer science, engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience. In either case, the candidate will demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.
• Advanced programming skills and experience with MLOps environments and proficiency with the following:
  • Statistical programs such as R and Python
  • Streaming frameworks for MLOps (Kafka, Feast, Flink)
  • Distribute processing frameworks (Ray, Dask, Slurm)
  • Programming languages (C/C++, Scala, Java)
• Experience configuring LLM architectures, including feature stores, vector databases, and RAG for real-time AI.
• Readiness to serve as first-point-of-contact between data science and technology teams, interface independently with local and global stakeholders, and lead complex multi-resource data science platform projects.
• Evidence of strong analytical, critical, and creative thinking and willingness to take initiative in problem-solving.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.
  

We'd Love To See

• Knowledge of Nix is a plus.

Impact You'll Make

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive the setup and ongoing success of new data science environments in multiple markets. Tasks will include – among others – the development of effective data science workflows, the modernization of global tools, and liaising between global SMEs in data science and technology.

• Set requirements for Global Technology to support of the tools and frameworks used by analysts on distributed computing systems and participate in projects led by Global Technology as a subject matter expert on machine learning and scientific computing.
• Provide oversight and hands-on support for the development of analytic solutions using languages such as R, Python, SQL, and Spark, formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements.
• Lead new environment setup on behalf of data science teams. As a project leader, you will take ownership of all aspects of the project from environment design, to tool development, to training, and to global resource coordination.
• Own data science requirements and tracking, working to identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services. In this capacity, you will interact directly with TransUnion’s matrix partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed.
• Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with other DSA peers and may lead small analytic research teams or manage research interns on a project basis, as needed.
• Participate in interviewing and evaluation of new talent, mentoring and training of junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance culture, and cultivating an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
• Foster a high-performance culture and cultivate an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Benefits

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112,500.00 - $187,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title

Advisor, Data Science and Analytics

Company

TransUnion LLC