[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. H&R Block is a leading company in the tax industry, committed to providing help and inspiring confidence in clients. The Machine Learning Engineer will design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve business challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Model Development: Design, build, and deploy machine learning models—including generative AI models—to address complex business problems
• Data Collaboration: Work with teammates to preprocess, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured data for use in ML pipelines
• Performance Optimization: Tune and optimize models for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in production environments
• Integration Support: Collaborate with MLOps Engineers to ensure smooth deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of ML models
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed on the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI technologies, and apply them where appropriate
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture by sharing knowledge, participating in code reviews, and supporting team initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3 years total experience
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and spaCy
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML development workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment
• Experience with generative AI is a plus
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with building and deploying Machine Learning models for real time inference

Benefits

• Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage
• Can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan)
• The Employee Assistance Program
• (virtual) fitness center programs
• The associate discount program
• Are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Receive Associate Tax Prep benefit
• Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan

Company Overview

H&R Block is a tax solutions provider that offers tax returns, filings, and advisory services for individuals and businesses. It is a sub-organization of Ameriprise Financial. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.hrblock.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

H&R Block has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.