Applied Machine Learning Engineer

Remote San Mateo FullTime

Posted 1y ago

Remote Work Policy

Fully remote

Employment Type

FullTime

Categories

Machine Learning Engineer

About the job

As an Applied Machine Learning Engineer, you will serve as a vital bridge between cutting-edge AI research and practical, real-world applications. Your work will focus on developing, fine-tuning, and operationalizing machine learning models that drive business value and enhance user experiences. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines deep technical expertise with a strong customer focus to deliver scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the GTM team to ensure smooth integration and successful deployment of ML solutions.
  • Build and present compelling Proofs of Concept (PoCs) demonstrating AI capabilities.
  • Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI-powered applications tailored to customer needs.
  • Contribute to the internal ML platform by adding features and resolving issues.
  • Integrate and enable new machine learning models into the platform or client environments.
  • Improve system performance, efficiency, and scalability of deployed models and applications.
  • Work with partners to enable joint AI solutions and ensure seamless collaboration.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role, preferably customer-facing.
  • Robust coding skills, preferably with proficiency in Python.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex technical projects with a focus on customer success.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience fine-tuning machine learning models, including SFT and RLHF/RFT (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of generative AI, machine learning principles, and enterprise infrastructure (preferred).

Benefits

  • Solve Hard Problems: Tackle challenges at the forefront of AI infrastructure.
  • Build What’s Next: Work with bleeding-edge technology.
  • Ownership & Impact: Join a fast-growing team where your work directly shapes the future of AI.
  • Learn from the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers.

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