Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference, Level V

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WALos Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CASeattle, WA
Salary
$209,000–$313,000 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference, Level V

Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference, Level 5 will join the engineering team to design and build models that quantify causal impact and optimize decision-making for users, advertisers, and the business. The role involves developing and productionizing causal machine learning solutions, such as uplift modeling and heterogeneous treatment effect estimation, using both observational and experimental data. You will design, analyze, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments while collaborating with product and engineering partners to shape experimentation strategies. Key responsibilities include evaluating trade-offs between model complexity and scalability while maintaining high engineering standards for infrastructure. The role requires proficiency in Python and libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, CausalML, EconML, or DoWhy. You will apply statistical thinking to solve open-ended problems regarding policy evaluation and decision-making under uncertainty within the product's ecosystem.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $241750 from 66 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build models that quantify causal impact to optimize decision-making for users, advertisers, and the business.
  • Develop and productionize causal machine learning solutions like uplift modeling and heterogeneous treatment effect estimation.
  • Design, analyze, and interpret A/B tests and quasi-experiments using both observational and experimental data.
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs between model complexity, bias, variance, scalability, and interpretability.
  • Maintain high engineering standards by conducting code reviews and building scalable infrastructure.
  • Translate complex technical insights into actionable information for non-technical partners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, economics, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of post-Bachelor’s experience in machine learning with hands-on experience in causal inference or experimentation.
  • Master’s degree in a technical field plus 4+ years of post-grad machine learning experience.
  • PhD in a relevant technical field plus 2 years of post-grad machine learning experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and common data/machine learning libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and CausalM.
  • Experience designing and analyzing A/B tests and leveraging causal ML in production systems.
  • Strong understanding of causal inference methods such as meta learners, propensity score matching, and instrumental variables.
  • Experience with causal inference libraries including CausalML, EconML, or DoWhy.

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