Sr. Tactical ML Engineer

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Summary

The Senior Tactical ML Engineer is a senior machine learning engineer in charge of resolving
high-impact issues across research, evaluation, and integration environments. This role focuses
on diagnosing and stabilizing machine learning systems that are blocked, degraded, or at risk of
failure.

Operating across model behavior, training dynamics, data quality, evaluation systems,
infrastructure, and integration boundaries, the Tactical ML Engineer identifies root causes,
implements targeted solutions, and restores forward progress. The role emphasizes rapid
intervention, disciplined debugging, and durable system improvements.

This position operates across teams and initiatives, transitioning ownership back to the
responsible group once systems are stable and a clear path forward is established.

Key Responsibilities

System Triage & Root-Cause Resolution
● Perform rapid diagnosis across model, data, code, infrastructure, and evaluation layers
   for blocked or unstable efforts.
● Identify root causes and define corrective actions required to restore progress.
● Communicate findings and resolution plans clearly across research, engineering, and
   operational teams.

Targeted ML System Intervention
● Contribute directly to blocked ML initiatives by implementing fixes across model
   behavior, data pipelines, and system architecture.
● Develop and validate solutions, including debugging, targeted refactoring, and
   experimental validation.
● Build enabling components or modifications required to unblock downstream
   development.

Stabilization & Handoff
● Ensure that resolved systems are stable, validated, and ready for continued
   development.
● Provide clear handoff artifacts, including working code, documentation, and
   recommended next steps.
● Establish preventative measures to reduce recurrence of identified issues.

Cross-Functional Alignment
● Work across research, infrastructure, platform, evaluation, and integration teams to align
   on root causes and resolution plans.
● Ensure that fixes are compatible with downstream systems and integration requirements.
● Validate that changes do not introduce regressions through appropriate testing and
   benchmarking.

Accountabilities

● Resolution efficiency: High-impact issues are resolved with clear root-cause identification
   and durable fixes.
● Execution pace: Time from escalation to restored progress is minimized without
   compromising quality.
● System stability: Resolved systems maintain reliability and do not regress under
   continued use.
● Knowledge transfer: Owning teams receive sufficient context, documentation, and
   artifacts to continue development autonomously.

Required Qualifications

● Senior-level experience spanning software engineering, machine learning systems, and
   infrastructure in production or production-adjacent environments.
● Solid debugging capability across multiple system layers, including application code,
   data pipelines, distributed training, and deployment systems.
● Experience diagnosing and resolving complex issues in ML systems under time
   constraints.
● Well-developed operational judgment, including the ability to triage, prioritize, and
   execute with incomplete information.
● Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple technical
   disciplines.

Core Competencies

● Technical breadth: Ability to operate across models, data systems, and infrastructure.
● Root-cause analysis: Solid discipline in identifying underlying causes across system
   boundaries.
● Execution under tension: Ability to stabilize systems and drive resolution in high-impact
   scenarios.
● Cross-functional collaboration: Effective coordination across research, engineering, and
   integration teams.
● Durable problem solving: Focus on long-term fixes rather than temporary solutions.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $139,200.00 - 208,800.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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