# AI Engineer
**Company:** [Starbridge](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/starbridge)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $200K-$380K
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, LLMs, Machine Learning, MLflow, Weights & Biases, Dvc, LangGraph, Litellm, RAG, Kotlin
**Posted:** 2025-10-21
> Builds, evaluates, and deploys LLM-driven features like document analysis and chat experiences using models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini. Requires 5+ years in software engineering and AI/ML, Python proficiency, and product thinking for scalable systems.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with team to productize new AI-powered capabilities, such as AI proposal writing & search experiences.
- Evaluate and monitor performance of AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Parallel.ai) & systems through rigorous testing and experimentation.
- Stay up-to-date with latest AI and machine learning research, proactively suggest improvements to generative AI capabilities.
- Implement strong testing and CI/CD practices for AI system development.

## Requirements
- **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working in a startup or smaller company with real engineering impact.
- **5+ years** professional experience in software engineering, AI/ML development including:
  - Proficiency with production software (**Python**) and systems design.
  - Machine learning algorithms and model development techniques.
  - ML lifecycle tools like **MLflow**, **dvc**, **Weights & Biases**.
  - Cloud deployment of ML systems.
  - Professional experience with **LLMs** and large-scale models.
  - Very strong software engineering skills building scalable, distributed product machine learning systems.
  - Product thinking: ability to take product requirements and strategize how to apply LLMs.
  - Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

## Preferred Skills
- Experience building scalable applications with LLMs using frameworks such as **LangGraph**, **LiteLLM**, **Agent Client Protocol**, **Koog**.
- Depth of knowledge with **RAG** implementation and improvements.
- Proficiency with **Kotlin**.

## Benefits
- Competitive salary + early-stage equity.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company provided lunch in office everyday.
- 75% coverage of Chelsea Piers Fitness membership.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Regular offsites (NYC + global locations).">
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