Machine Learning Customer Engineer at Bloomreach

<div class="content-intro"><div class="p-rich_text_section">Bloomreach is building the world’s premier&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">agentic platform for personalization</strong>.We’re revolutionizing how businesses connect with their customers, building and deploying AI agents to personalize the&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold"><em data-stringify-type="italic">entire</em></strong>&nbsp;customer journey.</div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">We're taking&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">autonomous search</strong>&nbsp;mainstream, making product discovery more intuitive and conversational for customers, and more profitable for businesses.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">We’re making&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">conversational shopping</strong>&nbsp;a reality, connecting every shopper with tailored guidance and product expertise — available on demand, at every touchpoint in their journey.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">We're designing the future of&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">autonomous marketing</strong>, taking the work out of workflows, and reclaiming the creative, strategic, and customer-first work marketers were always meant to do.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section">And we're building all of that on the intelligence of a single AI engine —&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">Loomi AI</strong>&nbsp;— so that personalization isn't only autonomous…it's also consistent.From retail to financial services, hospitality to gaming, businesses use Bloomreach to drive higher growth and lasting loyalty. We power personalization for more than 1,400 global brands, including American Eagle, Sonepar, and Pandora.</div></div><h2><strong>Purpose of the Role</strong></h2> <p>Enterprise Discovery customers increasingly require hands-on customisation beyond standard product configuration. The Machine Learning Customer Engineer is a dedicated, customer-embedded engineering role designed to own the full spectrum of technical customisation for our top-tier accounts.</p> <p>You will bridge the gap between post-sales support and core product engineering, serving as a technical "special forces" operative who translates complex business requirements into tangible code and system optimisations.</p> <h2><strong>The Customisation Spectrum</strong></h2> <p>The FDE is purpose-built to own <strong>Levels 1–5</strong>&nbsp;of the customisation spectrum, ensuring that core R&amp;D remains focused on next-generation platform development:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Education</strong>: Platform training, feature evangelism, and root-cause explanation.</li> <li><strong>Configuration: </strong>Dashboard, integration, and algorithm configuration changes.</li> <li><strong>Surgical Tweaks: </strong>Customer-specific process changes and deep data analysis.</li> <li><strong>Custom Code:</strong> Conversational agents, platform extensions, and feature customization.</li> <li><strong>Escalation:</strong> Identifying major product changes for Core Engineering cycles.</li> </ol> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Account Ownership:</strong> Maintain ongoing technical ownership of 2–3 high-value enterprise accounts; this is not a rotational assignment.</li> <li><strong>Technical Implementation:</strong> Build and deploy conversational agents, custom extensions, and algorithmic tweaks to solve specific business problems.</li> <li><strong>Data-Driven Validation:</strong> Use A/B testing and deep data analysis to validate the impact of technical changes on customer KPIs.</li> <li><strong>On-Site Collaboration:</strong> Travel to customer sites (EMEA/AMER) to lead technical workshops and deeply understand their architectural constraints.</li> <li><strong>Feedback Loop:</strong> Act as a critical bridge to R&amp;D, identifying recurring customization needs that should be productized in the core platform.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2> <p>We are looking for a unique blend of high-level engineering talent and strategic business acumen:</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Mix:</strong> 50% Programmer · 30% Product Acumen · 20% Soft Skills &amp; Problem Solving.</li> <li><strong>Search Specialist:</strong> Deep knowledge of search internals, including ranking models, catalog configuration, relevance, recall, and personalization.</li> <li><strong>Technical Generalist:</strong> Fluent enough in code to make minor to moderate changes to support testing and custom extensions.</li> <li><strong>Consultative Mindset:</strong> Ability to translate nebulous business goals into specific technical solutions and communicate those to stakeholders.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Requirements</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> Proven track record in Search Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, or high-end Technical Delivery.</li> <li><strong>Product Knowledge:</strong> Deep understanding of Discovery platforms and how ranking/algorithms impact e-commerce performance.</li> <li><strong>Soft Skills:</strong> Exceptional communication skills with the ability to navigate complex enterprise environments.</li> <li><strong>Mobility:</strong> Willingness to travel internationally to engage with customers in their own environments.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-HO1</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;">More things you'll like about Bloomreach:</span></h2> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Culture:</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">A great deal of freedom and trust. At Bloomreach we don’t clock in and out, and we have neither corporate rules nor long approval processes. This freedom goes hand in hand with responsibility. We are interested in results from day one.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have defined our </span><a href="https://www.bloomreach.com/en/careers?utm_source=Job-Description-Footer&amp;utm_medium=Job-Description&amp;utm_content=Hyperlink-1" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 values</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the 10 underlying key behaviors that we strongly believe in. We can only succeed if everyone lives these behaviors day to day. We've embedded them in our processes like recruitment, onboarding, feedback, personal development, performance review and internal communication.&nbsp;</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We believe in flexible working hours to accommodate your working style.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We work virtual-first with several Bloomreach Hubs available across three continents.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We organize company events to experience the global spirit of the company and get excited about what's ahead.</span></div> </li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"> <div>We encourage and support our employees to engage in volunteering activities - every Bloomreacher can take 5 paid days off to volunteer*.</div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Bloomreach-EI_IE442167.11,21.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bloomreach Glassdoor page</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> elaborates on our stellar 4.4/5 rating. The <a href="https://www.comparably.com/companies/bloomreach" target="_blank">Bloomreach Comparably page</a> Culture score is even higher at 4.9/5</span></div> </li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Personal Development:</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have a People Development Program -- participating in personal development workshops on various topics run by experts from inside the company. We are continuously developing &amp; updating competency maps for select functions.</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our resident communication coach </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivo-ve%C4%8De%C5%99a-2a94291/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ivo Večeřa</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is available to help navigate work-related communications &amp; decision-making challenges.*</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our managers are strongly encouraged to participate in the Leader Development Program to develop in the areas we consider essential for any leader. The program includes regular comprehensive feedback, consultations with a coach and follow-up check-ins.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bloomreachers utilize the $1,500 professional education budget on an annual basis to purchase education products (books, courses, certifications, etc.)*</span></div> </li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Well-being:</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Employee Assistance Program -- with counselors -- is available for non-work-related challenges.*</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscription to Calm - sleep and meditation app.*</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We organize ‘DisConnect’ days where Bloomreachers globally enjoy one additional day off each quarter, allowing us to unwind together and focus on activities away from the screen with our loved ones.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We facilitate sports, yoga, and meditation opportunities for each other.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extended parental leave up to 26 calendar weeks for Primary Caregivers.*</span></div> </li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Compensation:</strong></h3> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Restricted Stock Units or Stock Options are granted depending on a team member’s role, seniority, and location.*</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Everyone gets to participate in the company's success through the company performance bonus.*</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We offer an employee referral bonus of up to $3,000 paid out immediately after the new hire starts.</span></div> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"> <div><span style="font-weight: 400;">We reward &amp; celebrate work anniversaries -- Bloomversaries!*</span></div> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">(*Subject to employment type. Interns are exempt from marked benefits, usually for the first 6 months.)</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Excited? Join us and transform the future of commerce experiences!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em>If this position doesn't suit you, but you know someone who might be a great fit, share it - we will be very grateful!</em></span></p> <hr> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Bloomreach are considered property of Bloomreach and are not subject to payment of agency fees.</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Remote</span></p></div>