Front

Senior Applied AI Engineer

Front • $150K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience focusing on AI and machine learning projects
  • Proven ability to develop production applications using LLMs and Generative AI models
  • Familiarity with agentic methodologies, prompting techniques, and fine-tuning LLMs
  • Demonstrated high learning agility and a passion for solving new problems
  • Excellent communication skills with a structured thought process

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy generative AI applications using NodeJS & TS
  • Collaborate with product teams to identify generative AI opportunities
  • Lead implementation of cutting-edge generative AI techniques
  • Manage AI model training and deployment for scalability
  • Analyze real-world data for effective model training
  • Monitor performance of AI applications and drive improvements
  • Stay updated on AI advancements and advocate for best practices

Benefits

  • Equity options in a post-series D company backed by top VCs
  • Comprehensive health insurance with no cost options
  • Paid parental leave and flexible time off
  • Mental health support and family planning resources
  • $100 monthly Lifestyle Stipend for wellness activities
  • Additional Wellness Days off in certain months
  • Office closure for a Winter Break from Christmas to New Year's Day
Full Job Description
AI is transforming customer support and, with over 12 years of experience building customer operations solutions, Front is in a unique position to shape this transformation. The Core AI team at Front leverages AI to build functionality across the entire breadth of the product. Our workflow automations, agent assistance and operational insights have only scratched the surface, and user engagement is already extremely promising. This role would have the opportunity to get in at the ground floor and significantly influence the direction of the product as we scale.

What will you be doing?
  • Design, develop, and deploy generative AI applications using NodeJS & TS that enhance product features and user experiences, focusing on agentic applications to automate resolving user inquiries.
  • Collaborate with product teams to identify opportunities for applying generative AI to solve user needs and improve the platform's capabilities.
  • Lead the exploration and implementation of state-of-the-art generative AI techniques, ensuring Front stays ahead of technological trends.
  • Inform on AI model training and deployment infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Dive deep into real-world data, ensuring high-quality model training and iteration
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of AI applications, making adjustments and improvements to ensure they meet our high standards.
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in machine learning and AI, advocating for best practices and integrating new technologies where appropriate.


What skills and experience do you need?

Must Have:
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning projects.
  • Demonstrable expertise in developing production applications using LLMs and Generative AI models, and familiarity with their underlying technologies.
  • Strong experience with agentic methodologies, prompting techniques, RAG pipelines, evaluation mechanisms and fine-tuning LLMs preferred.
  • High learning agility - you're excited when you encounter a problem you haven't seen before.
  • Strong communication skills that illustrate a clear, structured thought process.

Should Have:
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency building production-grade web applications and demonstrated expertise in languages and concepts necessary to deliver these. Eg: Python, JS, TS, Database systems, etc.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-experts.
  • Deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and principles of software engineering.

Nice to Have:
  • Knowledge in specialized machine learning areas (deep learning, reinforcement learning).
  • Experience in SaaS or multiplayer application machine learning implementations.


Front operates on a hybrid model - we come together in the office each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to collaborate and stay connected.

What we offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Equity (we are post-series D & backed by some of the best VCs in the US)
  • Private health insurance, including plan options at no cost to employees
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Flexibility to work from home Monday and Friday, unless posted as a fully remote role
  • Mental health support with Workplace Options
  • Family planning support with Maven
  • $100 per month Lifestyle Stipend to spend on fitness, health and wellness, and other activities
  • Wellness Days - Fronteers get an additional day off on months with no holidays
  • Winter Break - Our offices are closed from Christmas to New Year's Day!

About Front

Front is a software company that provides a shared inbox for teams. It allows teams to manage their email, social media, SMS, and chat in one place. Front was founded in 2013 by Mathilde Collin and Laurent Perrin. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Front has raised over $138 million in funding from investors such as Sequoia Capital, DFJ, and Uncork Capital. The company has over 6,000 customers, including Shopify, HubSpot, and Mailchimp.
Learn more about Front
Size
200 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2013
* Ladders Estimates

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