Colgate-Palmolive
Machine Learning Engineer
New York, New York, USA · Mid · full-time
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$7,717 more — $137,717 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $137,717 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
- Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.
- Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.
Responsibilities
- You don't just build the model; you build the pipeline that sustains it.
- Pipeline Orchestration: Design and maintain complex data and ML pipelines using Airflow and dbt to ensure data integrity and model reliability.
- Statistical Rigor: Apply advanced statistical modeling and hypothesis testing to validate models, ensuring outcomes are testable and honest.
- Design and maintain complex data and ML pipelines using Airflow and dbt to ensure data integrity and model reliability.
- Apply advanced statistical modeling and hypothesis testing to validate models, ensuring outcomes are testable and honest.
Requirements
- Masters or PhD (3+ years)
- Bachelors degree: 6+ of years of technical experience;
Nice to have
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Production-grade) and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with Airflow for orchestration and dbt for transformation.
- Familiarity with modern IDEs and Agentic Coding systems (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, Antigravity) to maximize output velocity.
- Expert knowledge of
- Python, Scikit-learn, major ML Libraries Data Engineering:
- Deep understanding of data lifecycle (ETL/ELT), data architecture, best practices for templatized data transformation
- Engineering Excellence:
- Familiar with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, and "Software Engineering for ML" best practices.
Compensation
- LLM Literacy: Familiar with concepts underpinning LLMs, and strategies to integrate GenAI into MLE project lifecycle Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
- Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
- Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.
Company info
- We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
- No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #174332 - New York, New York, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition.
- As part of the Enterprise AI/ML Center of Excellence, you will lead the architectural design and end-to-end execution of high-priority ML initiatives.
Equal opportunity
- Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.
- Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
- For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-On-site
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