# Machine Learning Engineer

**Company:** [Pulse](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pulse)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** ML Engineering
**Salary:** $160k – $220k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** PyTorch, JAX, Ocr, Vision-Language Models, Multimodal Architectures, Triton Inference Server, TensorRT, Onnx, Distributed Training, Active Learning, Gpu Optimization
**Posted:** 2025-07-30

> Develops and fine-tunes specialized vision and language models for document understanding, including OCR, layout, tables, and charts. Requires 3+ years ML experience with PyTorch/JAX and strong engineering focus; onsite in San Francisco.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Train and fine tune OCR, layout, table, and vision-language models
- Build evaluation, data curation, and active learning pipelines
- Optimize inference, batching, and quantization on GPU
- Productionize models with clear SLAs and rollback plans
- Write internal notes that inform model and product roadmaps

## Requirements
- 3+ years in applied ML or research, or strong open source record
- PyTorch or JAX, and modern vision or multimodal architectures
- Solid engineering discipline and metrics focus

## Nice to Have
- Triton Inference Server, TensorRT, ONNX, distributed training

## Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus equity, performance-based bonus
- Relocation assistance for Bay Area moves
- Daily meal stipend
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage

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