Generative AI / Machine Learning Engineer - NYC at Modal

New York, New York, United States

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$350,000 – $450,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of video machine-learning experience, with a focus on image embedding and computer vision
  • Bonus: Experience in generative AI, familiarity with high throughput video inference/feature extraction
  • In-person in NYC, 3+ days in the office
  • Ownership and attention to detail: Ability to see things through and be responsible for end-to-end quality of complex features
  • Excellent understanding of code performance and performance implications in production
  • Result-driven: Driven by metrics and performance of features, ability to move fast and ship regularly
  • Comfort with A/B testing and measuring results with usage metrics
  • Passion for games and gaming communities, user of Discord and other gaming-adjacent products (experience in gaming-related projects is a plus)

Responsibilities

  • Embed Medal's database of billions of gaming clips to contextualize them more easily in the product
  • Augment embeddings via automated annotations and computer vision to create rich context around clips
  • Improve library and social search functionality
  • Inform the ML recommendation system in Medal's social feed
  • Improve the quality of the video editor via automation in the future

Skills

PyTorch
OpenCV
GCP
BigQuery
Kubeflow Pipelines
Airflow
Computer Vision
Image Embeddings
Video Inference
Generative AI

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established players and emerging startups could dilute Modal's market share.
Focus on data and AI may limit appeal to companies seeking broader skill development.
Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on employee training, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Modal offers personalized technical skills training with on-demand coaching.
The platform uses cohort-based learning to enhance engagement and retention.
Modal's strategic skills planning aligns training with business goals.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning experiences boosts Modal's market potential.
Growing emphasis on data and AI skills aligns with Modal's course offerings.
Subscription model provides steady revenue and predictable growth for Modal.

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