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Machine Learning Engineer ($400k - $600k salary)

batoncorporationNew YorkEngineering
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Salary
$400K – $600K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Baton Corporation is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer in New York to build personalization and recommendation algorithms for a large memecoin launchpad platform. This role suits an experienced engineer who thrives in an intense startup environment and wants to own models from development to production.

Role Overview

The Machine Learning Engineer position at Baton Corporation involves building the algorithms that drive recommendation systems, content moderation, and fraud detection. The professional in this role collaborates with product teams and engineers to create low-latency inference systems and real-time data processing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy recommendation models that enhance discovery, personalization, engagement, and retention.
Build scalable data pipelines to process large datasets for feature development, model training, and product support.
Optimize machine learning infrastructure to guarantee scalable, efficient, and reliable production training and inference.
Integrate models directly into the platform by working alongside product teams for low-latency inference.
Conduct offline evaluations and A/B testing through structured experiments to measure impact.
Explore deep learning, natural language processing, and reinforcement learning techniques to address product challenges.
Monitor and update deployed models in response to changing user behavior and data needs.
Create abuse prevention, fraud detection, and content moderation models to elevate platform quality.
Tackle high-volume, on-chain, and user activity data challenges alongside data scientists and engineers.
Translate useful machine learning research findings into practical enhancements.

Requirements

Strong foundation in statistical modeling, algorithms, and data structures.
Professional background in building and deploying production recommendation systems with measurable outcomes.
Familiarity with retrieval, ranking, personalization techniques, embeddings, candidate generation, and sparse data handling.
Proficiency in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch alongside robust software engineering abilities.
Competence in building and maintaining machine learning infrastructure including monitoring and deployment.
Experience managing the entire machine learning lifecycle from research to ongoing maintenance.
Background in startup settings characterized by high pace, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
Ability to operate in a hands-on, resourceful manner to push solutions into production independently.
High-agency mindset capable of driving projects end-to-end with minimal oversight.
Clear communication skills suited for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

Background in production content moderation, abuse prevention, or fraud detection systems.
Interest in crypto, blockchain, and SocialFi technologies.

Skills and Tools

Python
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Recommendation Systems
Machine Learning Infrastructure
Data Pipelines
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Reinforcement Learning

Salary and Benefits

Salary range of $400,000 to $600,000
Equity ranging from $75,000 to $500,000
Bonus offerings
In-person work environment with an intense pace and long, unconventional hours

About the Company

Baton Corporation functions as the development company building and operating the technology stack behind pump.fun, which is the largest memecoin launchpad currently in production. Its technology systems operate under constant load with low latency and high throughput requirements.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the requirements and apply directly on the official Baton Corporation careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonTensorFlowPyTorchReinforcement LearningDeep LearningMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

The position is based in New York and requires working in person.

What is the salary and compensation structure?

The salary ranges from $400,000 to $600,000, accompanied by $75,000 to $500,000 in equity and bonus offers.

What is the primary focus of the Machine Learning Engineer?

The primary focus is recommendation systems, with additional opportunities in fraud detection and content moderation.

What programming languages and frameworks are required?

Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is required.

What is the work environment like at Baton Corporation?

The work environment involves in-person collaboration with an intense pace, long and unconventional hours, high expectations, and immediate impact.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official batoncorporation careers page.

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