Senior Staff Machine Learning Platform Engineer

Senior Staff Machine Learning Platform Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Staff Machine Learning Platform Engineer to own the technical vision and evolution of Faire’s ML platform. You will set standards, influence org-wide architecture, and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that unlock data science velocity at scale.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term architecture of Faire’s ML platform including training, inference, feature management, governance
• Establish company-wide standards for code quality, testing, MLOps (CI/CD), experimentation, model lifecycle management, and observability
• Lead adoption and advanced use of Unity Catalog, multi-workspace strategies, and data/ML mesh patterns
• Architect highly scalable ML workflows using Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost of the ML platform
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Databricks features
• Stay ahead of the curve by engaging with the latest developments in machine learning and AI
• Serve as senior ML technical advisor to Faire’s data science and production engineering teams
• Represent Faire at ML conferences and meetups
• Mentor ML engineers and raise the overall bar for Machine Learning at Faire

Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience building and improving large-scale ML or data platforms
• A degree (preferably graduate level) in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Deep expertise in Databricks lakehouse architecture, including governance via Unity catalog, orchestration via Workflows, and cost optimization
• Proven ability to design systems that support multiple data science teams and production workloads
• Strong background in distributed systems, ML infrastructure, and cloud architecture
• Demonstrated technical leadership across teams and orgs; ability to influence without authority

Salary

• Canada: the pay range for this role is $248,000 to $341,000 per year.

How to Apply Please apply through the official Faire careers page.