MLOps Engineer

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineerto join the New Balance Data Science Center of Excellence. You will focus on maintaining and improving our MLOps pipelinesto ensure our models are robust, scalable, and deliver continuous value to the business.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITES:

• Maintain and enhance MLOps pipelines, ensuring efficient model versioning, experiment tracking, and deployment processes across multiple environments.
• Build and maintain feature and data monitoringsystems to ensure data quality and consistency over time.
• Develop model monitoring and alerting systemsto detect model drift and performance degradation.
• Set up automated retraining pipelinesto keep models updated and aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists and data engineers to productionize models efficiently and reliably.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• 3+ years of experienceas an ML Engineer or as a Software Engineer with relevant experience in deploying and maintaining machine learning systems.
• Expert proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms (Azure preferred), Databricks, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with MLFlowor similar experiment tracking and model registry tools.
• Solid understanding of MLOps best practices, including CI/CD for ML, Git-based workflows, monitoring, and pipeline orchestration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.