[Remote] Machine Learning (ML) Engineer at Vectra

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 5+/4+ years of experience after BS/MS
  • Strong software engineering basics
  • Knowledge of common challenges in training ML models and solutions to them
  • Familiarity with the technical details of deep learning concepts, such as Transformers, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), mixture of experts (MoE)
  • Proficiency in data/ML libraries such as pandas, transformers, and torch
  • Hands-on experience in training ML systems end-to-end from data curation to evaluation and deployment
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype, research and build AI systems for Vectara
  • Train, evaluate and deploy ML models in the domains of Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multimodal Large Models (MLMs)
  • Improve the quality of Vectara’s RAG-as-a-service platform, working on features like multilinguality, self-supervised learning, agentic behavior and hallucination reduction
  • Publish technical blogs, papers, and patents

Skills

Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Information Retrieval
Large Language Models
Multimodal Models
Model Training
Model Evaluation
Model Deployment
AI Agents
Hallucination Reduction
RAG
Python

Vectra

AI-based network detection and response solutions

About Vectra

Vectra.ai specializes in AI-based network detection and response (NDR) solutions, focusing on real-time security for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, data centers, and enterprise infrastructures. Its main product, the Cognito platform, captures network metadata and uses machine learning to identify and respond to cyber threats, allowing security analysts to conduct thorough investigations and prioritize critical incidents. Unlike many competitors, Vectra.ai integrates seamlessly with various security tools, enhancing its threat detection capabilities. The company's goal is to help organizations maintain a strong security posture by providing comprehensive solutions that adapt to evolving security needs.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$342.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Family Medical Leave
Flexible Work Schedule
Remote Work Program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits
401(K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days

Risks

AI fatigue in Asia Pacific may reduce adoption of Vectra's solutions.
Excessive alerts from threat detection tools could impact Vectra's market position.
High costs of AI integration may deter potential clients.

Differentiation

Vectra uses AI to detect and stop attackers in real-time.
The Cognito platform integrates with various security tools for comprehensive threat detection.
Vectra's Attack Signal Intelligence provides actionable insights and prioritizes threats effectively.

Upsides

Increased demand for AI-driven cybersecurity solutions boosts Vectra's growth potential.
Partnerships like Globe Telecom enhance Vectra's collaborative cybersecurity efforts.
Vectra's development of new AI agents sets it apart in advanced AI applications.

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