Senior ML Engineer

2 Months ago • 6-10 Years • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Instawork is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their growing team, specifically in the APAC region. This role will be the founding ML engineer in APAC and will help set the direction and vision for ML in the region. The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems in real-time scheduling and workforce optimization. Initially, the engineer will work closely with the US-based team for 1-2 quarters before focusing on APAC projects. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into production systems. They will also monitor and evaluate the performance of machine learning models and make continuous improvements.
Must have:
  • 6-10 years of experience building ML models.
  • Advanced statistical techniques and concepts.
  • Deep understanding of machine learning techniques.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Expert level fluency in Python & SQL.
  • Working knowledge of web/mobile architectures.
Good to have:
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with startup/large scale experience.
  • Experience with BI tools (e.g., Mode, Tableau, Looker).
  • Understanding of DBT or similar data transformation methodologies.

Job Details

At Instawork, our mission is to create meaningful economic opportunities for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world. We're building the leading AI-powered labor marketplace—and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us scale quickly and make an even greater impact. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re transforming the way the world works.

Instawork’s mission is to create economic opportunities for businesses and local professionals globally. We believe AI and machine learning will be key factors across our products and company in accelerating our mission. 

We need an innovative Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our growing team.  While we have a team in the US, this role will be the founding ML engineer in APAC and thus can help set the direction and vision for ML in the region.

Who You Are

  • 6-10 years of experience building machine learning models for business applications
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a mix of startup and large scale experience, bonus points for being a co-founder
  • Advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, or similar) and experience with applications
  • Deep understanding of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, or similar) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with a natural executive presence
  • Expert level fluency using languages like Python & SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets
  • Working knowledge of common web/mobile architectures, data pipelines, CI/CD processes, etc.
  • Strong understanding of DBT or other similar data transformation/organization methodologies
  • Experience with BI tools (e.g. Mode, Tableau, Looker)
  • B.Tech/ B.E or BS/B.Sc in Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or other quantitative fields.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems in real-time scheduling and workforce optimization
  • Initially, you’ll work closely with a US-based team for 1-2 quarters to build knowledge before immersing more in APAC-focused projects.  Flexibility to work some mornings or evenings will be necessary during this period.
  • Impact key company objectives by working closely with Product to refine our roadmap
  • Build/maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor the performance of our products
  • Gather, clean, and prepare large datasets for machine-learning models
  • Build and maintain machine learning pipelines that are robust, scalable, and efficient
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into production systems
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of machine learning models and make continuous improvements

About Instawork

Founded in 2016, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than seven million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. In 2025, Instawork was named the Workforce Hiring Solution of the Year by RetailTech Breakthrough. Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 in 2022 and 2023, and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list. Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for “Best Innovation” and one of the “Best Business Apps” by Business Insider. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 50 markets across the U.S. and Canada. 

At Instawork, we constantly evaluate how to build an optimal work environment for success. We’re transitioning back to fully in the office five days a week, and as we continue to grow, we're seeking candidates who are excited about contributing to our in-person culture.

For more information visit www.instawork.com

We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. 

To learn more about our company values, please visit: https://info.instawork.com/about

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About The Company

At Instawork, we’re driven by our vision to create economic opportunity for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world. With a growing number of hub cities across the world in the U.S., Canada, India, and beyond, we’re looking for top talent to help rapidly scale our high-tech and high-touch labor marketplace. Our accomplished and dedicated team is passionate about our mission and committed to crafting revolutionary products, all with the backing of our world-class investors, including Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock Capital, Y Combinator, and more!

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