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AirOpsAirOpsSan Francisco, CA

Data Scientist

Builds production ML systems including NLP models, search/recommendation algorithms, and LLM applications to help brands optimize content for AI-driven search. Requires 5+ years experience with NLP/search systems and end-to-end ML deployment expertise.

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On-site5+ YOEData Science

About the role

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Design and deploy end-to-end machine learning systems including NLP models, search and recommendation algorithms, and LLM-based applications.

Search and Content Intelligence: Build ML systems that analyze AI search behavior, identify content opportunities, and predict performance across different AI-driven platforms. Create algorithms that help brands understand and optimize for how AI agents discover and rank content.

Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years building production machine learning systems with demonstrated business impact; strong background in NLP and search/recommendation systems required
  • Deep expertise across ML approaches: classical models (XGBoost, random forests), modern deep learning architectures (transformers, graph neural networks), and reinforcement learning systems
  • Proven ability to take models from research to production, including optimization for latency and cost at scale
  • Experience with ML infrastructure and tooling: model serving frameworks, experiment tracking, feature stores, and monitoring systems
  • Track record of technical leadership: influencing architecture decisions, improving team practices, and driving cross-functional projects without direct authority
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align ML initiatives with business outcomes

Benefits

  • Equity in a fast-growing startup
  • Competitive benefits package tailored to your location
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Parental Leave

Skills

NLPXgboostTransformersGraph Neural NetworksReinforcement LearningML InfrastructureModel ServingExperiment TrackingFeature StoresLLMs

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