6 Recommender Systems Jobs

About Aplazo Aplazo is a fast-growing BNPL fintech startup redefining financial access for Mexicos underbanked population. Unlike traditional models, Aplazo serves as a cash alternative , enabling users to split payments online and in-store without a credit card empowering millions with greater financial freedom. With 40% of users lacking credit history , our AI-powered platform reduces credit risk and enables responsible lending. Over 50% of transactions occur in physical stores , proving our deep offline reach in a market where e-commerce remains limited. Backed by $110M in funding (including a recent $70M Series B ), Aplazo is rapidly scaling, helping merchants increase basket size, conversions, and customer loyalty through a tech-first approach . We're building Latin Americas most beloved fintech—one inclusive transaction at a time. Aplazo Story in Techcrunch : https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/13/aplazo/ About ML & AI Labs At Aplazo, our ML & AI team is central to driving innovation and business impact . We tackle high-stakes challenges across domains like risk, payments, personalization, growth, underwriting, fraud detection, and customer experience . Our team has built state-of-the-art credit risk and fraud models , leveraging alternative data and deep learning to serve Mexico’s underbanked population. With robust MLOps infrastructure —including automated CI/CD, model versioning, and real-time monitoring—we ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performing AI solutions. We’ve developed advanced recommendation systems, activation models, and dynamic pricing engines that significantly improve user engagement, marketing efficiency, and CAC optimization . Our work supports key business functions across the customer lifecycle. Highlights & Impact Lowest fraud rate in LATAM , powered by real-time ML inferencing Alternative data lending to drive inclusion for users with no credit history Reinforcement learning for personalized credit limit management Dynamic risk-based pricing to boost customer conversions End-to-end recommendation engine to tailor every user touchpoint Key Responsibilities Work closely with Growth, B2C product, Marketing, Sales, and Engineering teams to identify and prioritize data science projects. Translate complex data insights into actionable for non-technical stakeholders. Create and maintain a roadmap for data science projects that support growth objectives and ensure alignment with company goals. Define the vision for data science initiatives related to customer science, marketing science, and conversational AI for better customer acquisition, engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Promote an AI-first culture within the organization by advocating for the use of data in decision-making processes. Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to keep Aplazo at the forefront of innovation. Understand the end-to-end ML pipeline (data gathering to production). Conduct Data Analyses; your analyses will decide which policies we adopt, where we expand our business, and with whom we partner. Represent Aplazo in industry conferences, webinars, and other public forums. Required Qualifications: Experience: Experience in AI-customer, especially in B2C (Business-to-Consumer), marketing, customer support, and customer growth relevant experience. Experience in developing cutting-edge customer science models for comprehensive customer personalisation, segmentation, rewards and referral systems, conversational AI, and recommendation engines. Experience designing and implementing strategies to enhance customer personalisation to improve customer engagement and retention. a proven track record of developing personalised customer experiences through data analytics and predictive modeling. Experience in growth hacking strategies to drive user acquisition and engagement using AI. Experience with CDPs and leveraging them to unify customer data from various sources for better insights and personalised experiences. Successful implementation of A/B testing, user segmentation, and personalisation to optimise marketing campaigns and marketing effectiveness. Experience working in highly dynamic work environments with a steep learning curve. Experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, unstructured data analytics, and natural language processing. Sound understanding of - Bayesian Modeling, Classification Models, Cluster Analysis, Neural Networks, Nonparametric Methods, Multivariate Statistics, etc. Leveraging innovation in applying AI to improve customer experiences, including experimenting with emerging technologies and methodologies. Years of experience: 6-12 years of experience in the technology sector, with a significant portion spent working directly with AI/ML technologies. Experience in leading and managing AI/ML projects and teams. Experience working with clients or customers in a leadership capacity, ideally in AI-focused roles. Technical skills: Python programming skill is a must. Strong coding capabilities in ML and Deep learning. Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform). Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to manage AI projects effectively. Familiarity with database queries and data analysis processes. Expertise in NLP techniques and familiarity with tools and libraries like BERT, GPT, spaCy, and NLTK. Experience with various ML/DL algorithms and techniques. Ability to stay updated with the latest research in GenAI and deep learning. Soft skills: Proven leadership experience, including team building, mentoring, and managing cross-functional teams. Strong project management skills with experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and customers. Strategic Thinking: Ability to align AI strategies with business goals and customer needs. Detail-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Recommender Systems Join our team at Thomson Reuters and contribute to the global knowledge economy. Our innovative technology influences global markets and supports professionals worldwide in making pivotal decisions. Collaborate with some of the brightest minds on diverse projects to craft next-generation solutions that have a significant impact. As a leader in providing intelligent information, we value the unique perspectives that foster the advancement of our business and your professional journey. Are you excited about the opportunity to leverage your extensive technical expertise to guide a development team through the complexities of full life cycle implementation at a top-tier companyOur Commercial Engineering team is eager to welcome a skilled Senior Machine Learning Engineer to our established global engineering group. Were looking for someone enthusiastic, an independent thinker, who excels in a collaborative environment across various disciplines, and is at ease interacting with a diverse range of individuals and technological stacks. This is your chance to make a lasting impact by transforming customer interactions as we develop the next generation of an enterprise-wide experience. About the Role: As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will: Spearhead the development and technical implementation of machine learning solutions, including configuration and integration, to fulfill business, product, and recommender system objectives. Create machine learning solutions that are scalable, dependable, and secure. Craft and sustain technical outputs such as design documentation and representative models. Contribute to the establishment of machine learning best practices, technical standards, model designs, and quality control, including code reviews. Provide expert oversight, guidance on implementation, and solutions for technical challenges. Collaborate with an array of stakeholders, cross-functional and product teams, business units, technical specialists, and architects to grasp the project scope, requirements, solutions, data, and services. Promote a team-focused culture that values information sharing and diverse viewpoints. Cultivate an environment of continual enhancement, learning, innovation, and deployment. About You: You are an excellent candidate for the role of Machine Learning Engineer if you possess: At least 3 years of experience in addressing practical machine learning challenges, particularly with Recommender Systems, to enhance user efficiency, reliability, and consistency. A profound comprehension of data processing, machine learning infrastructure, and DevOps/MLOps practices. A minimum of 2 years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS SageMaker, AWS is preferred), including services, networking, and security principles. Direct experience in machine learning and orchestration, developing intricate multi-tenant machine learning products. Proficient Python programming skills, SQL, and data modeling expertise, with DBT considered a plus. Familiarity with Spark, Airflow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, Keras, and other relevant ML libraries. Experience in leading and supporting engineering teams. Robust background in crafting data science and machine learning solutions. A creative, resourceful, and effective problem-solving approach. #LI-HG1 What’s in it For You Hybrid Work Model We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our valuesObsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound excitingJoin us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. Our most valuable asset is our people . At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Data Science Associate Consultant Data Science Associate Consultant (DSA) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions. What You’ll D o Stay updated with the latest developments in Deep Learning and AI research. Implement and fine-tune advanced models in deep learning, with a focus on Transformers for sequential data (e.g., time series, text, and vision). Apply knowledge of large language model (LLM) fine-tuning and alignment approaches to improve model performance. Utilize active learning techniques to train models more efficiently and effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy machine learning models in production. Contribute to research projects aimed at advancing the field of AI and machine learning. Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner Collaborate with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability, with a focus on leveraging generative AI and deep learning methodologies. Integrate engineering principles into data science workflows, optimizing algorithms for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Collaborate with the engineering team to implement and deploy data science solutions into production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. Utilize software engineering best practices for version control, code review, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality, reliable, and reproducible data science workflows. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required 4-7 years of Data Science experience, including proficiency in generative AI, deep learning, statistical techniques, and engineering integration for scalable solutions Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R); Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.) Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset; Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; High motivation, good work ethic and maturity. Exposure to Generative AI and its usage to solve problems is a plus. Perks & Benefits ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures. Considering applying At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To Complete Your Application Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At www.zs.com

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS. Our most valuable asset is our people . At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about. Data Science Consultants design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured, and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions. What You’ll Do Execute and lead application of numerical optimization techniques on large, unstructured data sets to solve problems Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy optimization based solutions on datasets of large dimensionality to create practical solutions that achieve desired results in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner; Play a key role in development of data science capabilities for solving problems and offerings that create scale and advance our analytic capabilities Lead conversations with clients and other ZS stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings; Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies and help define our analytic platform; Own development of select assets/accelerators that create scale; Contribute to thought leadership through research and publications; Guide and manage project teams of Associates/Associate Consultants. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 6 – 9 years of relevant experience Strong theoretical and applied understanding of linear programming, convex optimization, non- linear programming, and other optimization topics Experience with other data science concepts and algorithms (e.g. supervised / unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, simulation modeling, recommender systems, etc.); Relevant programming background (e.g. Python/ R); Understanding of relevant tools/platforms (e.g. ML / data engineering tools and platforms); Team management and skill development experience; Agile project planning and project management experience preferred; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset; Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; High motivation, good work ethic and maturity. Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel: Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures. Considering applying At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To Complete Your Application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At www.zs.com

About the role You are a fit for the role of Lead Machine Learning Engineer if you meet all or most of these criteria Provide technical direction for projects. Break down business requirements into work for the team to execute on. Spearhead the development and technical implementation of machine learning solutions, including configuration and integration, to fulfill business,product, and recommender system objectives Lead routine projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Deliver AI/ML solutions using emerging technologies for multiple products or complex projects with minimal guidance Train and mentor colleagues Explain difficult concepts and influence others to adopt a point of view for ideas and initiatives Craft and sustain technical outputs such as design documentation and representative models. Design and develop control logic for end-to-end AI-based solutions Lead the design and development of Proof of Concepts and complex AI/ML solutions Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommend policy changes About You You are a fit for the role of Lead Machine Learning Engineer if you meet all or most of these criteria Over 5 years of experience with machine learning, especially Recommender Systems. Strong understanding of data processing, ML infrastructure, and DevOps/MLOps. At least 2 years with cloud technologies (preferably AWS). Proficient in Python, SQL, and data modeling; DBT is a plus. Familiarity with Spark, Airflow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, and Keras. Experience leading engineering teams. Creative problem-solving skills. #LI-HG1 What’s in it For You Hybrid Work Model We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our valuesObsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound excitingJoin us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. More information on requesting an accommodation here. Learn more on how to protect yourself from fraudulent job postings here. More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com.

Data Science Consultants (DSCs) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisions. Responsibilities: Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner Execute statistical and data mining techniques (e.g. hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes) on large data sets to identify trends, figures and other relevantinformation Collaborating with clients and cross functional teams to develop & deploy the data science solutions effectively & communicate the analysis findings Contribute to the evaluation of emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute toour analytical platform Evaluating emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform Owning the development of select assets/accelerators for efficient scaling of capability Contributing to the thought leadership of the firm by helping in researching the evolving topics and publishing them Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree or PhD in Computer Science (or Statistics) from a premier institute, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required; Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.g. text mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.); Knowledge of programming (e.g. Java/Python/R); Exposure to tools/platforms (e.g. Hadoop eco system and database systems); Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset; Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; High motivation, good work ethic and maturity. ZS is a global consulting firm; fluency in English is required, additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package.