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Software Engineer, Applied AI

San Francisco, CAOnsite3+ YOE
Summary

Build and scale ML and computer vision solutions across the full lifecycle, from experimentation to production integration. Requires 3+ years ML engineering experience and strong Python/ML library skills.

About the role

What you'll do

  • Experiment with and adapt the latest ML technologies to fit into our existing tech stack
  • Solve idiosyncratic statistical, geometric, and engineering problems
  • Work closely with a full-stack tech team to assist implementation of research solutions into the product
  • Contribute to hiring additional talent to our rapidly growing team
  • Work with a broad tech stack (e.g. ReactJS, Python, REST & GraphQL, OpenCV, PyTorch, GCP, AWS & CUDA, Kubernetes) and the cutting edge of computer vision and deep learning

Who we're looking for

  • Hands-on and experimental — you're comfortable executing on projects end-to-end, running tests, and iterating based on what the data tells you
  • Collaborative by nature — you work closely with engineering and product teams to turn complex algorithmic ideas into reliable, scalable features
  • Driven to solve hard problems — you thrive at the intersection of strong ML fundamentals and practical engineering
  • Bonus: you've led or contributed to applied research teams and have relevant publications to show for it

Experience requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, with concrete examples of models or systems you've built and shipped
  • Strong experience in Python and ML libraries such as OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Fast.ai, and Keras
  • Strong foundation in mathematical programming, algorithmic problem solving, and applied machine learning
  • Bonus: experience in the AI/ML ecosystem and familiarity with computer vision

Why Encord

  • Competitive salary, commission, and meaningful equity in a high-growth startup
  • Clear, accelerated growth opportunities as the company scales rapidly
  • Strong in-person culture: 4–5 days/week in our newly launched North Beach loft office
  • Flexible PTO to fully recharge
  • 18 paid vacation days in the U.S. plus federal holidays
  • Annual learning & development budget
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Frequent travel opportunities across the U.S., London, and Europe
  • Bi-annual company offsites, twice-weekly team lunches, and monthly socials
Skills
PythonOpenCVPyTorchTensorFlowKerasFast.aiReactJSRESTGraphQLGCPAWSCUDAKubernetesComputer VisionMachine Learning