About the Role
We are seeking exceptional ML/NLP engineers to join a fast-growing AI startup tackling fundamental problems in LLM-based code generation, document understanding, context synthesis, and intelligent agents. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in machine learning or NLP from research or industry experience, coupled with the drive to push innovation forward.
This role is open to a wide range of candidates—from strong new graduates to engineers with up to 10 years of experience—with a sweet spot of 4–6 years.
What You’ll Do
- Build workflows and agentic pipelines for complex analytical workloads.
- Design evaluation frameworks and carry out evaluations of a query processing engine.
- Work closely with customers and founders to shape the product and engineering roadmap.
- Contribute to defining engineering culture and the company’s evolving tech stack.
- Collaborate with a team of experts from top tech companies and leading research backgrounds.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to tackle challenging NLP problems.
- Background in search/retrieval, LLMs, and evaluation pipelines (a plus).
- Experience in startup or fast-paced environments (highly desirable).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- A strong signal of excellence (e.g., top academic program, significant ML/NLP experience).
- 0–10 years of experience as an ML engineer (open to standout new grads).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $150K – $300K
- Equity: included in the overall compensation package
- Visa sponsorship: available for exceptional candidates
- Work policy: On-site role based in San Mateo
Tech Stack
- Core: Python, PyTorch (or other ML frameworks)
- LLM Frameworks: LangChain, Haystack
- Cloud Platforms: GCP, AWS
Interview Process
- Culture Fit (30 minutes)
- ML Technical Screen (30 minutes)
- Onsite (3–4 hours)
