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Operating at scale across batch and streaming data, our systems power large-scale training, feature generation, and experimentation. You'll work across the full ML infrastructure stack, from data and feature pipelines to distributed training, orchestration, serving, and observability, going wherever the team needs you most. This role suits someone curious and eager to learn who picks up new tools quickly.\nWorking closely with your manager and experienced engineers, you'll take on well-scoped projects and deliver them end-to-end using your own judgment, keeping both the day-to-day details and the broader direction of the platform in view.\nWhat you'll be doing\nBuild and maintain data and feature pipelines that generate training datasets for machine learning models and experimentation\nDevelop and improve infrastructure for distributed training workflows\nBuild and operate multi-stage ML pipelines using workflow orchestration tools\nContribute to model serving and deployment infrastructure, helping models move reliably from training into production\nImprove reproducibility and reliability across the stack through monitoring, alerting, dataset validation, and testing\nTake on projects scoped with your manager and carry them through end-to-end, from design to rollout, using your own judgment along the way\nInvestigate uncommon or inconsistent issues across pipelines and training systems, recognize the patterns behind them, and turn them into concrete improvements\nKeep both the hands-on details and the bigger picture in mind, delivering on immediate needs while moving the platform in the right direction\nPartner with ML engineers, researchers, and peers across teams, and share progress and tradeoffs with managers and directors\nPick up new tools and new parts of the stack as team priorities shift\nWhat we're looking for\nExperience building ML infrastructure, data platforms, or distributed systems in production\nStrong Python skills and experience working with data-intensive workloads\nHands-on experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and distributed compute (e.g., Ray, Spark)\nExperience with data pipelines, model training workflows, or large datasets beyond academic settings\nComfortable working across several layers of the ML stack, with a track record of learning new tools and systems quickly\nAbility to spot patterns in ambiguous or inconsistent problems and translate them into practical technical needs\nClear communication and a collaborative approach with peers, managers, and partner teams\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience\nNice to Have\nExperience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure (GCP or AWS)\nExperience with observability tooling (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)\nExperience with workflow orchestration systems (Airflow, Prefect, etc.)\nExperience with model serving frameworks (e.g., Triton, KServe, Ray Serve)\nExposure to large-scale data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, streaming systems such as Kafka)\nFamiliarity with feature stores or experimentation platforms\nAdditional Information:\nZone A: $178,700 - $232,300\nZone B: $159,100 - $206,800\nZone C: $140,700 - $182,900\nThis range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.\nBenefits\nAt Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.\nPlease note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.\nWhile specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program\nLife at Unity\nUnity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.\nUnity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.\nThis position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.\nThis posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy, and we are committed to providing applicants with updates throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable law.\nHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. 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