We’re looking for a curious and impact-driven Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and accelerate the development of robust, high-performing ML solutions across key business areas - including credit scoring, collection, antifraud, sales and other.
This role combines hands-on development with strategic input, offering a chance to work on high-stakes, high-visibility projects from day one, collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders to drive measurable business impact through better models
Preference will be given to candidates open to relocating to Manila
Your future tasks:
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of ML models: from EDA, feature generation, and hypothesis testing to production deployment and monitoring
Collaborate with cross-functional teams - especially Collection and Product - to identify high-leverage modeling opportunities
Evaluate model performance and business impact, and iterate for continuous improvement
Explore and integrate new data sources (internal and external), identifying additional predictive signals
Work with production systems to ensure models are scalable, observable, and maintainable
What we expect from candidate:
2+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, ideally in fintech or fast-paced product environments
Solid foundation in classical ML techniques and fluency in core libraries such as Pandas, Scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Statsmodels, XGBoost/LightGBM/CatBoost etc
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, experience with version control
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Experience working with AWS (or other cloud environments) is a plus
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist
- Solid foundation in classical ML techniques and fluency with libraries (Pandas, Scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Statsmodels, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost)
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git)
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Experience with AWS or other cloud environments
- Open to relocating to Manila
What We Do
Salmon Group Ltd is a financial technology company serving Filipino consumers with modern, inclusive financial services. Its platform combines technology, product design, security, data analytics and customer care to make finance easier to access. Salmon offers consumer-focused products including short-term loans and digital banking services, with the broader mission of improving convenience, affordability and financial inclusion while operating securely around the clock.
