About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead end-to-end development and deployment of large-scale ML systems.
You will join a cutting-edge team building personalized, AI-driven experiences for PlayStation users, impacting millions globally.
This role blends deep technical expertise in ML, DL, and AI with leadership responsibilities, working cross-functionally across Engineering and Product teams.
Youll drive innovation using advanced ML technologies, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor other team members, ensuring consistent delivery of high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
Design, develop, and deploy large-scale ML / DL models for production use in areas such as :
- Content personalization
- Predictive safety
- Search and recommendation systems
- Time series forecasting
- Conversational AI / Virtual assistants
- Build and optimize data pipelines, model training workflows, and scalable deployment architectures.
- Lead ad-hoc POCs and R&D initiatives on new AI / ML technologies (e.g., LLMs, Transfer Learning, NLP models).
- Translate business problems into clear ML problem statements and propose optimized technical solutions.
- Configure and execute A / B testing and define evaluation metrics to validate model performance both offline and online.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Engineers, and Analysts to understand requirements and deliver business impact.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct training sessions, and support team upskilling through knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Ensure best practices in code quality, version control, CI / CD pipelines, and ML monitoring.
Primary Skills Required :
Core Domains :
Data ScienceMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceStatisticsDeep LearningML Techniques :
NLP, Text Classification, Language ModelingLinear Regression, Classification, ClusteringTransfer LearningForecasting models & algorithmsLarge Language Models (LLMs)ML Frameworks & Tools :
TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLlibDatabricks, Spark, Python, SQLKubernetes, Jenkins, PrometheusQualifications :
Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (PhD preferred).5+ years of hands-on experience in data science and production ML systems (preferably with consumer applications).Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.Solid understanding of statistics, A / B testing, and data analytics.Industry experience in gaming, online safety, recommendation engines, or conversational AI is a strong plus.Good to Have :
Exposure to SQL and Data Analysis toolsFamiliarity with gaming industry products, user behavior modeling, or personalization techniquesSoft Skills & Leadership :
Proven ability to lead AI / ML initiatives across multiple projectsExperience in agile / Scrum methodologiesStrong communication skills for cross-functional collaborationCapability to mentor and train junior engineers and team members(ref : hirist.tech)