Hourly Remote Machine Learning Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Analytics, the candidate will be responsible for defining, delivering and continuously enhancing Equity Residential's analytics and machine-learning-enabled products. This role sits at the intersection of data science, software engineering, and business strategy.  Translating analytical insights into scalable systems and partnering with technical teams to operationalize machine learning models into production-grade applications. The ideal candidate brings a blend of product management discipline, technical fluency in machine learning and data pipelines, and strong program management skills. This role collaborates closely with the Senior Software Engineer, data scientists, and business partners to build intuitive, reliable products that drive measurable impact on pricing, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

PLEASE NOTE: Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborates with business, analytics, and engineering teams to define the vision,  strategy, and long-term roadmap for data and machine learning products. 
• Translates complex pricing, forecasting, and operational needs into clear product  requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. 
• Leads prioritization across competing business and technical needs, managing  backlogs and release plans. 
• Serves as product spokesperson and subject matter expert for analytics capabilities across the enterprise. 
• Works directly with data scientists to understand and refine model outputs, feature relevance, performance metrics, and constraints. 
• Applies strong technical knowledge of machine learning workflows, pipelines, APIs, and model monitoring to guide product direction and evaluate trade-offs.
• Partners with the Senior Software Engineer - Data & Analytics Products to  operationalize models into user-facing applications and enterprise systems. 
• Ensures all ML-driven product features emphasize explain ability, compliance, and reliability.
• Defines and tracks key KPIs (e.g., model accuracy, revenue lift, adoption, system  reliability) to measure product performance and business impact. 
• Establishes a structured cadence for reviewing KPIs with cross-functional  partners and initiating corrective actions or enhancements. 
• Drives successful delivery of milestones across pilots, MVP releases, and  product iterations. 
• Leads retrospectives and drives continuous improvement of analytics workflows, model governance, and product execution processes. 
• Acts as the bridge between data scientists, software engineers, IT, Pricing, and Operations teams. 
• Facilitates workshops, demos, feedback sessions, and cross-functional updates  to maintain alignment and transparency. 
• Communicates complex analytical concepts in a clear, business-relevant manner  for stakeholders at all levels. 
• Supports change management, training, and adoption for new analytics  capabilities across the organization. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Economics, or related field preferred. 
• 5 plus years of experience in Product Management, Technical Program Management, or Engineering, with a focus on data, analytics, or platform  development.
• Strong technical working knowledge of machine learning models, data pipelines, model deployment workflows, and APIs-with hands-on experience partnering with data scientists and engineers. 
• Demonstrated ability to integrate machine learning driven features into end-to-end production systems and evaluate model performance. 
• Proficiency with SQL, analytics environments, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau,  etc.). 
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, sprint  execution, and iterative product delivery.
• Experience defining and managing program-level KPIs, establishing review  cadences, and leading data-driven decision processes. 
• Experience in Revenue Management, pricing optimization, forecasting, yield management, or similar analytical domains (real estate,  hospitality, travel, etc.). 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

The Company may revise this job description from time to time as business needs require. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all the functions of the job, nor to limit the Company's right to assign other functions to an employee in this position. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

SALARY:

$106,228-$132,785 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 16.0% annual bonus is provided.

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR TOTAL WELLBEING:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care 
• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

RELOCATION:

Equity Residential does not cover relocation costs for this opportunity; all relocation and related expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

Ability to effectively hear, speak, and communicate in person and over the phone, including the clear exchange of information through spoken and written communication. Ability to interpret, evaluate, and accurately convey detailed verbal and written instructions. Visual acuity sufficient to use a computer effectively and read written materials. Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 15 pounds to distribute documents, supplies, and materials throughout the office or facility. May be required to climb stairs depending on property layout. Occasional travel may be required.

The above describes the physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the essential functions of this job. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law to enable otherwise qualified employees with a known disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Our work environment is casual, collaborative, and people-first. Team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, share ideas openly, and communicate comfortably across all levels of the organization. While we value professionalism and accountability, we also believe a relaxed atmosphere fosters creativity, productivity, and strong working relationships. Employees enjoy a flexible, supportive culture where teamwork, mutual respect, and a sense of balance are priorities.

Equity Residential is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Equity Residential is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Equity Residential has a smoke-free workplace environment.

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