Founding Machine Learning Engineer - Voice AI Startup Join an innovative and rapidly growing Voice AI startup that is transforming the future of conversational technology. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Location: Redwood City, CA (5 days/week in the office)
This early-stage company, founded by experts from industry leaders like Meta and Google, has seen remarkable growth, achieving strong revenue in just the first 12 months of operation. As part of a small, dedicated team of 7, you'll play a critical role in our journey to scale.
We are looking to hire 5 talented engineers to join our expanding team, which is projected to grow to 25 employees within the next year. We offer competitive salaries up to $300k, along with equity incentives (approximately 1% of the company) that could be highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities: - Create datasets, benchmark models, and define evaluation metrics for our voice agent platform.
- Train and fine-tune audio and LLM models for enhanced accuracy and performance.
- Collaborate with engineers to integrate and optimize models in production environments.
- Manage a scalable human evaluation pipeline to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Stay ahead of the curve by keeping abreast of cutting-edge AI advancements and experimenting with new models.
- Build scalable machine learning infrastructure and deployment systems.
Qualifications: - Strong expertise in machine learning principles and practices.
- Proven experience in deploying and improving models within production systems.
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and other relevant ML frameworks and tools.
- A founder mindset with a passion for problem-solving.
- Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with quick learning capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to collaborate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or equivalent practical experience in AI/ML.
- Prior experience in a startup environment.
- Familiarity with LLMs and audio modeling techniques.
About Us: Skyrocket Ventures is a recruiting firm representing numerous high-growth technology companies, from industry giants to top-tier startups. This opportunity is offered through one of our esteemed clients, who is looking to make a full-time, permanent hire. Please only apply if you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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