Published: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:50:34 GMT

Branch International is seeking a talented and passionate Machine Learning Engineer to join our mission-driven team. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will work closely with other Engineers, Product Managers, and underwriters to develop, improve, and deploy machine learning models. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and expansion of our product portfolio and user base in emerging markets.

As a socially conscious company, we believe in providing fair financial access to everyone, everywhere. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a rapidly growing company that uses data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets. Our team is led by the founder and former CEO of Kiva.org and we have received over $100M in funding from leading Silicon Valley firms.

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Branch, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including credit decisions, customer service automation, and fraud prevention. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment where all backgrounds can thrive. Our company culture is driven by data and we encourage bottom-up innovation and decentralized decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

– Utilize machine learning to improve credit decisions and identify good borrowers
– Automate customer service interactions using machine learning and LLM/NLP
– Develop models to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive innovation
– Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques
– Take initiative to solve problems and drive positive impact for our customers
– Contribute to the technical direction and abilities of the team

Qualifications:

– 2+ years of experience building software in a production environment, preferably in a startup or early-stage team
– Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and SQL
– Experience with a diverse range of data skills, including experimentation, statistics, and machine learning
– Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure and data pipelines in production
– Self-motivated and able to learn new skills quickly
– Strong communication and collaboration skills
– Passion for making a positive impact on customers’ lives

Benefits:

– Competitive salary and equity package
– Mission-driven, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment
– Fully-paid Group Medical Insurance and Personal Accidental Insurance
– Unlimited paid time off, including personal leave, bereavement leave, and sick leave
– Fully paid parental leave – 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave
– Monthly WFH stipend and one-time home office set-up budget
– Annual professional development budget
– Team meals and social events (virtual and in-person)

At Branch International, we believe in providing equal opportunity to everyone to access financial services. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive. If you are passionate about our mission and vision, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications listed. Join our team and make a positive impact on the world!
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