(AI) Lead Principal Machine Learning Engineer
BackbaseSantiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Posted September 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Backbase is a global fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions. They offer an AI-powered platform that modernizes banking operations across various sectors, including retail, SME, commercial, private banking, and wealth management. Recognized as a leader in the industry by multiple research firms, Backbase provides comprehensive services such as onboarding, digital lending, and omni-channel banking, enabling financial institutions to drive growth and efficiency through innovation.
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join a growing team and contribute to solving complex problems. The role involves building intelligent systems, applying Large Language Models (LLMs), and delivering data-driven insights. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and deliver scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or Data Science
- 3+ years of experience in data science or machine learning roles
- Strong hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn)
- Expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines using tools such as Spark, Airflow, or similar
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with NLP, recommendation systems, or computer vision
- Experience working with large-scale data infrastructure and distributed systems
- Experience with LLMs and recommendation systems
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products
- Diverse and supportive team
