Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML

About Our Client

The organization is a high-growth innovator in the cloud computing and AI platform industry, dedicated to making accelerated compute simple and accessible. They address the challenge of managing diverse, large-scale models—including language, image, audio, and video—across a high-performance inference engine. By bridging the gap between open-source models and production-grade performance, the organization provides a robust foundation for the next generation of machine learning workflows and AI applications.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Software Engineer - AI/ML is a high-level technical leadership role within the AI/ML platform team. You will be responsible for the architecture and scaling of mission-critical services, including model inference, fine-tuning, and evaluation pipelines. This role is designed for an engineer who excels in high-growth environments, capable of balancing long-term architectural elegance with the short-term needs of a fast-moving product. Your work will directly define the user experience for developers and researchers interacting with state-of-the-art AI.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead technical domains within the AI/ML platform, providing mentorship and driving large, cross-functional projects to completion.
• Model Service Scaling: Develop and scale sophisticated services for model inference, fine-tuning, benchmarks, and evaluations.
• API & SDK Development: Maintain and evolve the organization’s APIs and SDKs, primarily utilizing Python and Go to ensure seamless integration for end users.
• Architectural Design: Collaborate with peer engineers to design elegant, scalable architectures that support multimodal and generative AI models.
• End-to-End Ownership: Ship product features independently, managing the full lifecycle from initial planning and architecture through launch and ongoing maintenance.
• UX for Developers: Apply a strong design sensibility to ensure that technical products are intuitive, user-friendly, and operationally excellent.
• Strategic Trade-offs: Make informed decisions regarding engineering and product trade-offs to support rapid scaling without compromising system integrity.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 4 years of relevant industry experience building production-grade systems in high-growth, fast-paced tech environments.
• Technical Leadership: Proven track record of providing technical leadership and guiding teams through complex project completions.
• AI/ML Expertise: Strong working knowledge of ML platforms and modern AI techniques, including LLMs, multimodal models, and generative AI.
• Programming Mastery: Proficiency in Python and Go, along with a deep understanding of API standards (REST).
• Product Sensibility: Demonstrated design and UX sensibility, specifically tailored to technical audiences and developer tools.
• Mindset: A customer-focused approach with the ability to navigate the ambiguity of an evolving AI landscape.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Salary Range: $154,400.00 – $193,000.00.
• Equity: Competitive equity compensation, including initial grants and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Bonuses: Potential for performance-based bonuses tied to company and individual success.

Benefits & Perks

• Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid role offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration.
• Time Off: A flexible time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Growth: Reimbursement for relevant conferences, professional training, and full access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and local employee meetups.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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