Manager, Machine Learning Engineering
Build AI credit infrastructure globally
Tala seeks a Manager of Machine Learning Engineering to lead the development of AI-native credit infrastructure, combining risk intelligence with capital and distribution partners to power credit access at scale.
Why This Role?
Unleash economic power of the global majority
Required Skills
Indonesia Context
- Working Hours Overlap:
- Flexible — work your own hours
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Original description from Lever Postings
About Tala Tala is AI-native credit infrastructure for the global majority, combining proprietary risk intelligence with an expanding network of capital and distribution partners to power credit access at scale. Backed by more than $500 million in funding, Tala has distributed more than $7 billion in capital to more than 13 million customers across Africa, Latin America, and Asia—building one of the most robust datasets on thin-file borrowers anywhere in the world. Our mission is simple yet bold: to unleash the economic power of the global majority. We are looking for daring, data-driven leaders passionate about building the trust and credit infrastructure for the global majority. Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to: CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years. CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years. Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years. Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success. Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary Context
Similar AI roles on LokerDollar pay around $220k/yr (range $170k–402k/yr, n=38 active listings).
Hiring at Tala
Tala has 4 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since Sep 1, 2026 — across AI, Data & Analytics, Marketing.
View all Tala openings →Frequently asked questions
- Is Manager, Machine Learning Engineering at Tala a remote job?
- Yes. Manager, Machine Learning Engineering at Tala is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
- What is the salary for Manager, Machine Learning Engineering at Tala?
- The listed pay range for this role is $170k–210k/yr.
- What type of employment is Manager, Machine Learning Engineering at Tala?
- This is a full time position.
- How do I apply?
- Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Tala.
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