Principal Machine Learning Engineer

As the first Principal Machine Learning Engineer at mbue, you will spearhead the design, development, and implementation of advanced AI technology. This includes overseeing the research, development, and training of advanced models. You will collaborate closely with the CTO and CEO to ensure alignment with the product roadmap and the achievement of target milestones, mentor junior machine learning engineers, and help us continue to build an amazing team.

For this position, you must demonstrate professional experience and proficiency in the following areas:

1. Computer Vision and Deep Learning Expertise: Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with computer vision and deep learning techniques.
2. Strong Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor junior ML engineers to bring leading-edge technology to market.
3. Communication Skills: A collaborative and open-minded team player who can effectively communicate with and inspire diverse thought among colleagues.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Leading the research and development efforts to tackle our toughest problems
• Establish our overall training and evaluation pipeline for new solutions
• Find incremental solutions to quickly address issues we see with the models in production
• Hands on experimentation with new approaches that will empower for our next generation of capabilities
• Strategic planning with CTO and CEO
• Running experiments in an environment that prioritizes knowledge-sharing, inclusivity, and trust
• Coordinating with junior machine learning engineers and software engineers

What we’re looking for:

• Strong hands-on coding skills with Python and PyTorch.
• Demonstrated experience in early-stage startups with mentoring and growing successful teams.
• Proven experience in early-stage startup environments, thriving in dynamic and collaborative settings, while building from the ground up.
• Extensive experience developing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade machine learning solutions.
• Proficiency in end-to-end model development, validation, and deployment.
• Understanding of ML deployment architectures and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a passion for staying on the cutting edge of Machine Learning and AI technologies.
• A degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field. Advanced degrees are highly desirable.

What’s in it for you:

• A chance to grow your (albeit already great) leadership and mentorship abilities. As the first full-time Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a large role in shaping our company.
• A unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology that is revolutionizing the architectural industry. Candidates will be at the forefront of developing and implementing AI solutions that have a tangible impact on the world, aligning with mbue's vision of a "world built better with fewer errors." This exciting and impactful work will provide a strong sense of purpose and achievement.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including company stock grant.