Machine Learning Scientist

Relace

$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, or related fields
  • 2+ years of experience in ML research or production systems
  • Fluency in Python and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch or JAX
  • Experience in training and optimizing large or efficient models
  • Strong understanding of applied optimization, distributed training, or model evaluation
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field or equivalent industry experience
  • Willingness to work in-person from our SF office in FiDi

Responsibilities

  • Push the limits of small, high-performance language models
  • Advance the capabilities of models for retrieval, application, and code generation
  • Collaborate with infrastructure and product teams to deploy breakthroughs swiftly
  • Work on training methodology, optimization, evaluation, and model architecture
  • Experiment with both theoretical concepts and practical production systems

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on product development
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and methodologies
  • Potential for rapid deployment of innovative ideas
  • Convenient central location in SF FiDi for in-person collaboration
Full Job Description
The Role

We're looking for a Machine Learning Scientist to push the limits of small, high-performance language models. This is a deeply technical role focused on advancing the capabilities of our models for retrieval, application, and code generation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in ML research and engineering, is comfortable working with both theory and production systems, and thrives in an environment where ideas turn into deployed infrastructure fast. This person should be excited to work on training methodology, optimization, evaluation, and model architecture at scale - and collaborate directly with infrastructure and product teams to get breakthroughs into production quickly.

This role is best suited for someone who loves both mathematical elegance and real-world impact.
Requirements
  • Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, or related fields.
  • 2+ years of experience working on ML research or production systems.
  • Fluency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
  • Experience with training and optimizing large or efficient models.
  • Strong understanding of applied optimization, distributed training, or model evaluation.
  • Familiarity with code models, retrieval systems, or language modeling a plus.
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Willingness to work in-person from our SF office in FiDi.

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