Staff Machine Learning Engineer

webAI Inc

$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science or related field.
  • Proven track record of building and innovations through publications or industry experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in machine learning, with expertise in Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch.
  • Ability to lead complex projects and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and optimization of Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML models into the platform.
  • Conduct research in machine learning to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Stay updated on advancements in AI and ML to improve models and methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge and best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
  • 401(k) match
  • Equity options
  • $200/month Health & Wellness stipend
  • Continuing Education support
  • $500/year Function Health subscription
  • Free parking for in-office employees
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Parental leave for eligible employees
  • Supplemental life insurance
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Staff Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in Large Language Models (LLMs) and/or Mixture of Experts (MoEs). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and deploying advanced AI models. You will lead core product initiatives across on-device inference optimization, quantization, RAG, agentic framework and/or tool calling. You will also be responsible for end-to-end delivery working cross functionally with other engineering functions and lead the sub-team.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and optimization of Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML models into our platform.
  • Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, with a focus on improving the performance and efficiency of LLMs.
  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and ML, and apply this knowledge to improve our models and methodologies.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's knowledge sharing and best practices.

Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of building and innovations through publications or industry experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in machine learning, with specific expertise in Large Language Models and Mixture of Experts.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and/or PyTorch.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.


Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Publications or presentations in recognized Machine Learning journals or conferences.


Benefits:

We strive to provide competitive benefits to all employees. The benefits listed in this posting generally apply to U.S.-based employees. For employees hired outside the United States, benefits may vary based on local law, country-specific requirements, and the employment platform or entity through which the employee is hired.
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
  • 401(k) match
  • Equity options
  • $200/month Health & Wellness stipend
  • Continuing Education support
  • $500/year Function Health subscription
  • Free parking for in-office employees
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Parental leave for eligible employees
  • Supplemental life insurance


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