Faire

Staff Applied ML/AI Scientist - Search

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2 months ago
Toronto, CanadaStaff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$200k - $275k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own the next-generation search engine, integrating LLMs, query understanding, dense vector retrieval, personalization embeddings, multi-stage ranking, and reinforcement learning for sub-100ms personalized product feeds.
  • Design and productionize natural-language search and discovery systems, including intelligent agents that generate collections, explain search results, and assist with browsing, filtering, and evaluation.
  • Lead model development and GPU-based deployment using frameworks such as Triton.
  • Mentor senior Applied Scientists and machine-learning engineers and establish best practices for model development, agent-workflow evaluation, and MLOps.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience building large-scale machine-learning systems, including 3+ years in search, recommendation, or ads ranking.
  • Hands-on experience with deep-learning libraries such as PyTorch and vector-search infrastructure such as Faiss, ScaNN, or Pinecone.
  • Experience productionizing models that combine LLMs such as BERT or GPT-class models with structured features for personalization.
  • Strong Python skills and experience operating reliable systems in high-stakes environments.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional influence.
  • Contributions to open-source ML libraries or peer-reviewed ML/AI publications are preferred.
  • An MS or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related STEM field is preferred.
  • Strong model-development, agent-workflow evaluation, and MLOps practices are preferred.

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits.
  • Hybrid employees work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one flex day on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.
  • Hybrid employees may work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year.
  • Access to enterprise AI tools and a growth-oriented workplace.
  • Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations are provided.
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About Faire

1,001-5,000 employees

Faire is a wholesale technology platform empowering brands and retailers to strengthen the unique character of local communities.