Harbor.ai | Machine Learning Engineer

About Harbor.ai: Harbor.ai is an InsurTech startup aiming to revolutionize the enterprise insurance market. Our technology simplifies the process for insurance brokers to identify optimal coverage for their clients continuously, and this is just the beginning. Our mission is to revolutionize underwriting for better, faster, and smarter processes. As we pursue this goal, we are implementing a data-driven business model that fundamentally reshapes how insurance products are sold. Established in 2018, Harbor.ai is Venture-backed and based in New York.About the Role: We're seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to develop and deploy innovative ML solutions that power our insurance underwriting platform. You'll work at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, turning research ideas into production-ready systems that drive automated underwriting decisions and risk assessment. This role is 100% on-site at our corporate Headquarters in New York City.Required:4+ years of experience building and deploying ML systems in productionStrong Python programming skills with expertise in ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)Proven track record of implementing and optimizing ML modelsStrong background in model interpretation and explainability techniquesExperience with NLP and document understanding systemsExpertise in ML system design and model architectureProficiency in writing production-quality, tested codeExperience with ML experimentation tools (e.g., MLflow, W&B)Strong understanding of ML testing and validation methodologiesBackground in statistical modeling and causal inferenceExperience with model monitoring and performance analysisPreferred:Advanced degree (MSPhD) in Computer Science, Statistics, or related fieldPublished work in MLAI conferences or journalsKnowledge of insurance or financial services domainBackground in risk modeling or actuarial scienceExperience with graph neural networksExpertise in automated ML systemsBackground in distributed ML training systemsExperience with ML systems for tabular dataUnderstanding of SOC II compliance requirementsWhat You'll Do:Design and implement ML models for insurance risk assessment and pricingDevelop automated underwriting systems using state-of-the-art ML techniquesBuild interpretable models that provide clear reasoning for decisionsCreate document understanding systems for insurance policy analysisImplement robust model validation and testing frameworksCollaborate with data scientists to productionize research modelsWork with data engineers to design efficient feature engineering pipelinesDevelop model monitoring and performance analysis systemsResearch and implement novel ML architectures for insurance use casesWrite clean, tested, and documented code for production systemsParticipate in code reviews and technical design discussionsPlease note that any emails from recruiters will be printed, then ceremoniously disposed of.Note to All Applicants: Harbor.ai is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable; bonuses are not guaranteed.Harbor.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Harbor.ai, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. Additionally, Harbor.ai participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.Harbor.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at

Created: 2025-01-09