Lead, Machine Learning Engineer
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Why Headout
Were a rocketship: 9-figure revenue record growth and profitable
With $130M in revenue guests in 100 cities and 18 months of profitability Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry and were just getting started. Weve raised $60M from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term because thats what our mission needs and deserves. Were growing profitable and nowhere near done.
What we do is important
In an increasingly digital world there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout our mission is to be the easiest fastest and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.
Why now
The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. Weve hit profitability built momentum and proven the model but theres so much more to build. If youre looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real this is the moment.
Our culture
Reinventing the travel industry isnt easy but thats the fun part.
We care deeply about ownership craft and impact and were here to do the best work of our careers. We wont pretend like its for everyone but if youre a builder who loves solving tough problems youll feel right at home.
The Role
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Headout you will play a pivotal role in developing AI-powered solutions that enhance our platform and create exceptional experiences for travelers worldwide. At Headout we firmly believe that intelligent algorithms can transform how people discover and engage with travel experiences. Collaborating closely with multifaceted teams across the organization youll design develop and deploy sophisticated ML models across various applications including recommendations search optimization pricing and operational efficiency.
What makes the role stand out
- Global Impact: Your algorithms will serve millions of travelers across 190 countries optimizing experiences throughout the customer journey - from discovery and decision-making to post-purchase engagement.
- Diverse AI Applications: Work on a variety of machine learning projects spanning different domains. One day you might be improving our recommendation engine the next you could be optimizing search rankings or developing forecasting models for operational planning.
- End-to-End Ownership: Take ML solutions from ideation to production. Youll help identify opportunities where ML can add value design solutions implement models and measure real-world impact.
- Data-Rich Environment: Leverage rich multi-dimensional data from user behavior transaction patterns content characteristics and operational metrics to build comprehensive models that drive meaningful outcomes.
- Tangible Results: See the concrete impact of your work through key business metrics. Your models will contribute to increased conversion rates enhanced user engagement optimized operations and improved customer satisfaction.
- Technical Innovation: As machine learning and AI technologies evolve youll be at the forefront of evaluating and implementing new approaches that keep Headout competitive in a dynamic industry.
What skills you need to have
- You have a minimum of 4 years of experience in machine learning engineering across different applications such as recommendations classification prediction or natural language processing
- A strong foundation in ML fundamentals and techniques is essential. Proficiency in Python is a must with experience in frameworks like TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn or similar ML libraries (Hugging Face XGBoost etc)
- You have practical experience taking ML models from development to production including data preprocessing feature engineering model training evaluation and deployment
- Experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks to measure and validate the impact of ML solutions
- You possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical implementations
- Your communication skills enable you to work effectively with cross-functional teams and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with large-scale data processing technologies (Spark Kafka Flink etc.) and cloud-based ML services (Vertex AI Sagemaker etc) is a plus
EEO statement
At Headout we dont just accept differences we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our partners and the community at large. Headoutprovidesequal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability. During the interview process if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact the recruiter assigned to your application or email us at .
Privacy policy
Please note that once you apply for this job profile your personal data will be retained for a period of one (1) year. Headout shall process this data for recruitment purposes only. Once the relevant job profile is filled or once the time period of one (1) year from the date of the job application has passed whichever is later Headout shall either delete your data or inform you that it shall keep it in its database for future compliance with the relevant privacy laws you have the right to request access to your personal data to request that your personal data be rectified or erased and to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If you have any concerns or questions about the way Headout handle your data you can contact our Data Protection Officer for more information.
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About Company
Explore the world's best experiences - from expert-led tours and incredible landmarks to activities and events. Book tickets at the lowest prices and best deals.
