Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Remote

Overview

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution designed to support today’s commercial contractors. From managing service departments to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that’s invested in our mission. We thrive on hiring driven, self-motivated individuals with tech start-up experience who excel in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup and help build out a critical function for the company.

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, your primary focus will be implementing and enhancing AI/ML features in our industry-leading platform. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering practical, high-quality software and can collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.

In Short

• Build and deploy machine learning models using Python (e.g., PyTorch) on platforms like AWS SageMaker.
• Develop backend and client-side code to integrate with cloud-based LLM APIs (e.g., Bedrock, ChatGPT APIs).
• Manage monitoring (Wandb.ai, MLFlow, etc.), deployment, and assist with hyperparameter tuning.
• Implement your own ML endpoints in our various React/NodeJS applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful and practical AI solutions.
• Work in tandem with the quality engineering team to ship high-availability software.
• Build and maintain automated unit tests: unit, integration and UI.
• Participate in PR reviews and ensure proper implementation of ML tooling across our stack.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners, and other leaders.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest AI technologies and trends to help other areas of the company find leverage in new advancements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in developing AI solutions preferably with LLMs.
• 5+ years of experience in Full Stack software development.
• 5+ years of experience in Python.
• 3+ years of experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js.
• Familiar with MLOps/deployment best practices (Sagemaker experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with vector databases and text embeddings.
• Proven ability to manage/deploy machine learning models.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, numpy or scikit-learn.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, profiling and performance monitoring in AWS environment.
• Prior experience with Node.js, building features using REST and/or GraphQL APIs using Apollo preferred.
• Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn developing in a MLOps environment (MLflow or similar) preferred.
• This role is based in the Pacific Time Zone to support optimal collaboration with our team.

Benefits

• Negotiable base salary + annual bonus.
• Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules.
• Work from home stipend.
• Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for in-office days.
• Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual.
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers.