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