Machine Learning Engineer
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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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Onsite

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Contract

|Job ID 71782|Posted Sep 23, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Machine Learning Engineer where you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing critical batch workflows for large-scale forecasting. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain essential batch workflows using a custom scheduling tool.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and restart jobs to ensure minimal downtime and system reliability.
  • Enhance job functionality and performance through code improvements in Python, Bash, and Terraform.
  • Implement observability metrics and monitoring solutions with tools like OTEL and Kibana.
  • Collaborate effectively through GitHub for code reviews and improvements.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Python (PySpark), Bash, and a working knowledge of R.
  • Experience with Apache Spark on YARN-managed clusters.
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools and Terraform.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in distributed environments.
  • Effective communication skills in cross-functional settings.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
  • Knowledge of Grafana, MLOps, and OpenTelemetry.
  • Background in Docker and the Apache Spark ecosystem.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and empowered to thrive.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.