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Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineering Tools

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3 months ago
San Francisco, CA, USA
Senior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$277k - $415k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and build AI-driven developer tools for the software development lifecycle.
  • Partner with vendors and internal teams to evaluate and optimize AI engineering tools.
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders to identify AI integration opportunities.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to design and code reviews.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in building and shipping production systems.
  • Strong software engineering background with scalable backend system design.
  • Deep understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and applied ML workflows.
  • Experience integrating third-party AI models into real-world tools.
  • Pragmatic approach to experimentation balancing innovation with reliability.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with developer ecosystems and productivity platforms is a plus.

Benefits

  • Remote work options available.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance.
  • Flexible time off policies.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Modern family planning support.

Categories

AI & MLBackend