




Job Summary: You will be responsible for developing machine learning models to support business strategy, defining problems, generating model features, and performing analyses to enrich predictive models. Key Highlights: 1. Develop machine learning classification models 2. Define and model business problems 3. Perform ad hoc analyses to enrich predictive models At Mercado Libre, we are democratizing commerce and financial services to transform people's lives across Latin America. Join us in this mission! Our Fintech business offers a comprehensive value proposition across the region, aiming to democratize financial services and meet the needs of over 60 million users. We provide an online platform enabling merchants to receive payments from e-commerce sales both within and outside Mercado Libre, as well as a QR code system and Point-of-Sale (POS) devices for in-person sales. For millions of merchants, entrepreneurs, and professionals, we enable secure transaction processing via more than 50 payment methods across Latin America. Additionally, we offer free access to a digital account that allows users to pay, send, and receive money, generate income, and use cards for purchases or withdrawals. Through Mercado Crédito, we extend credit to meet the needs of our service recipients and empower sellers on our platform. **We’re looking for people who:** * Radiate entrepreneurial energy, are driven by curiosity, never give up, and focus on surpassing their own limits. * Give their all because they love working with commitment and dedication. * Embrace change as opportunity and learn from their mistakes. * Prioritize excellence in execution as the way to get things done. * Foster an inclusive environment and positive atmosphere—for both Meli colleagues and the business. * Know how to build alongside others and enjoy working collaboratively. Imagine yourself leading challenging, dynamic, and innovative projects, **and being responsible for:** * Developing machine learning classification models—key tools underpinning our business strategy. * Identifying optimal cutoff points and supporting credit policy definition. * Defining and modeling business problems, generating model features and targets. * Performing ad hoc analyses on payment suspension cases to understand specific characteristics and enrich predictive models—aligned with industry-leading methodologies. **Requirements:** * Proficiency in technologies such as SQL, Python, and machine learning. * Knowledge of statistics and credit risk is desirable. * Basic Spanish proficiency is essential to communicate\-with direct leadership. **We offer you:** * The opportunity to join an entrepreneurial company where we love thinking big and long-term. * The chance to take ownership of your development in an environment full of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. * The chance to collaborate and learn in teams with outstanding professionals and experts. * An excellent work environment, with everything needed to experience the great feeling of working at a company repeatedly recognized across categories as a Great Place to Work. Mercado Libre does not contact candidates offering job opportunities in exchange for money. All open positions are available on our careers website. If you receive requests for money, be cautious!


