Workiva is seeking a Staff Applied Machine Learning Scientist to join our innovative team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality technology solutions, guide teams through complex challenges, and play a pivotal role in defining the medium-to-long-term technical strategy for impactful ML initiatives. If you excel in solving ambiguous problems, thrive in collaborative environments, and are passionate about applying machine learning to deliver business value, this opportunity is for you.

Join us to tackle cutting-edge challenges and make an impact through innovative machine learning applications.

What You’ll Do

Own and deliver high-quality ML solutions that drive business impact and align with team objectives

Develop and maintain scalable infrastructure and libraries for machine learning applications

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and solve ambiguous, open-ended problems

Lead technical initiatives, defining blueprints for complex projects involving cross-functional teams

Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Establish and promote best practices in MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and operational processes as it relates to model development and serving

Write, review, and maintain efficient, testable, and adaptable code

Proactively optimize existing systems, reducing technical debt and ensuring scalability

Contribute to strategic planning for ML-driven initiatives and influence the team’s technical direction

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent experience

4+ years of professional experience in applied machine learning or AI science

Proficiency in designing, implementing, and deploying ML solutions

Expertise in Python, R, or similar programming languages

Experience with MLOps practices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Preferred Qualifications 

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field

Experience leading ML modeling and solution projects, including tuning/training LLM/SLMs

Effective problem-solving skills and ability to address complex technical challenges

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across teams

Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn

Knowledge of APIs and integration frameworks for scalable solutions

Proven ability to mentor junior team members and establish best practices

Experience optimizing systems for efficiency and scalability

Strong understanding of customer needs and translating them into actionable ML solutions

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguous technical challenges

Effective communication and collaboration skills with a track record of working across teams

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

Willingness to travel up to 15% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests 

Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangements

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $129,000.00 - $207,000.00

✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.
 

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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