Staff Machine Learning Scientist

High velocity, high intensity, high trust, high bar, high impact, and a will to win.

FutureFit AI could be the right next step in your career journey if reading those words resonates deeply with you, full stop. You live and lead with humility, pursue audacious goals, and are motivated by having a meaningful and positive impact on the people and the world around you.

First, an important note: Data shows that men on average apply for a role if they meet 3/10 requirements while women often only do so if it’s 10/10. We work hard to be clear and specific about what our roles include and demand and encourage you to apply if you see a strong (but not necessarily perfect) fit between you and the opportunity.

FutureFit AI is looking for a Staff Machine Learning Scientist to join our team! You will play a key role in designing and shaping our data science products, including our recommenders and data ontology.

• 70% of your time will be dedicated to improving our recommendation engine

• 20% of your time will be spent building out our data ontologies that power the recommendation engine

• 10% of your time will function as a strategic partner to the VP of Data and Product; re-thinking our recommender architecture and optimizing how we use industry data

This role reports directly to Katya Simpson, our VP of Product and AI.

• Own problem spaces from 0 to 1. This starts with defining product requirements with stakeholders to maintaining your products

• Set the standard for high-quality recommender science

• Uphold best practices in data science and machine learning

• Proven experience with recommendation engines, including cold-start scenarios

• Classical machine learning expertise

• Data ETL experience: experience with Airflow, DBT or similar

• Familiarity with modeling both structured and unstructured data from NoSQL databases such as MongoDB

• Proven ability to translate vague problems into actionable insights for the business

• Strong communication skills to present actionable insights to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise

• Experience with production-grade NLP (using LLMs)

While all are encouraged to apply, we’re looking for demonstrated professional experience in high-performing settings. Special credit to those with both big tech and start up experience or experience in the workforce development industry.

Your alma mater isn’t our focus. Your grit, hunger, and drive are. If you’re one who learns continuously, tackles challenges head-on, and knows your strengths and gaps intimately, you’re our person.

• Work directly with the founding team

• Unlimited PTO

• Health care

• 401(K) for US team members

• Career Development Budget

• Technology reimbursement

• Flexible schedules built on trust

We are open to candidates living anywhere in Canada or the US. For candidates living in Toronto, our office is conveniently located at 325 Front St West (a short walk from Union Station). The team comes in 1-2x a week, usually on Wednesdays. We'd love to see you too!

The base salary range for this role is $170,000-$220,000 CAD/USD (currency matched to location). This range reflects the varying levels of expertise and responsibilities that will be determined through the interview process, based on applied experience and other criteria established by the hiring committee.

At FutureFit AI, we believe in designing intentional and rigorous hiring journeys to help you determine if this is the best role and organization for you, based on your unique skills, mindset, and experiences. We operate at high velocity with high intensity and want an accurate taste of what that feels like before you get through the door.

Every hiring journey at FutureFit AI consists of thoughtfully crafted steps including a performance challenge and rounds of interviews with team members. For this role, that might look like:

1. Online Application

2. Initial Screen with Director of People & Culture

3. Interview with Hiring Manager

4. Live Math Interview

5. Interview with Lead Data Engineer

6. Interview with Director of Product

7. Interview with CEO

8. Final Decision

In looking at a job posting, it’s often hard to get a basic picture of the company profile (size, stage, structure, etc.) which is why we are sharing it with you upfront. This helps you quickly decide and helps us focus any time we spend together on going beyond the basics:

1. Problem Domain: Future of Work / Workforce Development - important that the problem domain interests you even if you haven’t worked in the space before.

2. Industry: SaaS / AI - technology and data are at the core of what we build. 

3. Customers: We partner with workforce development agencies, government agencies, and employers/enterprises.

4. Structure: We are organized around the following key departments: Growth, Customer Success, Product, Engineering, Data, People & Culture, Finance & Operations.

5. Team: We are a team of 30-50 across US and Canada with main hubs in New York and Toronto. 

6. Funding: We built the company from 0 to 1 with no external capital (a rare feat for tech startups) and have subsequently raised one round of funding led by JP Morgan which fueled a significant growth trajectory for us.
   

• Be Curious 

• Drive to Outcomes 

• Raise the Bar

• Speed Matters

• Own It

• We Over Me

At FutureFit AI, we’re on a mission to unlock pathways between talent and opportunity using the power of AI. We focus on personalized, AI-powered career guidance for job seekers, emphasizing skills over extensive resumes, and partner with workforce development partners, governments, and employers to level access to opportunity.

FutureFit AI is a growing, venture-backed company focused on using technology to improve the lives and outcomes for people going through career transitions. We’re a small, driven team, united by our commitment to the job seekers and workforce ecosystems we serve. We're not just building a company; we're shaping the future of work.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
© FutureFit AI All rights reserved, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.