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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

SteadilyAustin, TXEngineering & Product
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 5+ yrs
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This role suits an experienced machine learning engineer with a strong background in production modeling and data pipelines who wants to work in Austin, Texas. The position is full-time and requires working from the office four days a week.

Role Overview

Steadily is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer for its Engineering and Product department in Austin, Texas. As the second engineer on the dedicated machine learning team, this role involves shaping architecture, tooling, and strategy while owning the full model lifecycle from raw data to production deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle by designing, building, deploying, and evolving data sets and models with a focus on scalability and quality.
Build and maintain the data layer by creating lightweight data pipelines and new dbt tables to prepare raw data for modeling.
Drive business impact by exploring and implementing machine learning applications that predict risk per insured and across the entire portfolio.
Write clean and maintainable code within an event-driven architecture and participate in a full CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions.
Partner with engineering, product, operations, and business teams to deliver reliable technical solutions for real-world problems.
Monitor models for quality, bias, and performance while providing clear metrics to the organization.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience applying machine learning methods to production problems.
Ability to work with raw, unrefined data sources, build lightweight pipelines or dbt tables, and handle feature engineering, modeling, and deployment.
Pragmatic approach to balancing speed and quality while leveraging off-the-shelf solutions and foundational models when appropriate.
Curiosity regarding business operations to identify insights and evaluate model accuracy without relying on fully fleshed-out specifications.

Nice to Have

Actuarial experience or background applying models to risk evaluation and aggregation problems.
Experience in computer vision and image analysis.
Experience with dbt or similar modern data transformation tools.

Skills and Tools

Python
Django
FastAPI
Kafka
AWS (EKS)
Postgres
GitHub Actions
dbt

Salary and Benefits

Compensation includes a top-of-market salary and equity.
Time off includes three weeks of PTO and six federal holidays.
Insurance options cover medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and FSA.
Retirement benefits include a 401(k).
Perks feature free snacks, team lunches, and an office culture near Mopac and W. Anderson Lane.

About the Company

Steadily is an early-stage, fast-growing company operating in the insurance sector, managing over $20 billion in risk. Recognized as a top startup employer by Forbes and included on the Inc 5000 list, the company maintains a candid and collaborative office culture in Austin, Texas.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official Steadily careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

The position is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of working in-office four days a week.

How much experience is required for the Senior Machine Learning Engineer position?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience applying machine learning methods to production problems.

What does the day-to-day split look like between data pipelines and modeling?

The role involves roughly 30% data pipeline work and new dbt table building, and 70% feature engineering, modeling, deployment, and monitoring.

What tech stack does Steadily use for engineering?

The engineering stack includes Python, Django, FastAPI, Kafka, AWS (EKS), Postgres, and GitHub Actions.

What benefits and perks are included?

Benefits include top-of-market salary, equity, 3 weeks PTO, 6 federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, 401(k), free snacks, and team lunches.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Steadily careers page.

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