Principal AI Engineer at ActiveCampaign

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Marketing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience building and deploying sophisticated machine learning solutions, with deep experience in agentic systems, NLP, or deep learning
  • Demonstrated success architecting scalable data pipelines and ML platforms that support high-volume model training and inference
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python ecosystem (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face) for both research and production systems
  • Hands-on experience with RAG architectures, model fine-tuning, RLHF, comprehensive evaluation frameworks, and drift detection systems
  • Advanced SQL skills and expertise in data warehousing, ETL processes, and data governance best practices
  • Deep understanding of database architectures and their trade-offs, plus experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and distributed computing (Spark, Dask)
  • Exceptional ability to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate them into technical solutions that drive significant business value
  • Outstanding skill in translating complex technical concepts into clear business strategies and actionable insights, influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of AI solutions
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior data scientists in a collaborative, high-impact environment
  • Appreciation for the unique challenges SMBs face in adopting AI, with passion for democratizing access to advanced technology

Responsibilities

  • Strategically define and implement foundational AI data platform, ensuring enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and performance
  • Drive the development and deployment of production-ready agentic systems that autonomously execute marketing strategies
  • Architect and oversee the creation of robust MLOps pipelines supporting model training, deployment, and continuous improvement
  • Prototype and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models, specializing in agentic AI systems
  • Advance LLM capabilities through innovative RAG implementations, fine-tuning strategies, RLHF, and comprehensive model evaluation frameworks
  • Lead the research and integration of emerging AI technologies, translating academic breakthroughs into practical business solutions
  • Conduct deep statistical analysis to identify the patterns and metrics that drive successful marketing campaigns
  • Own the development of end-to-end data science products from proof-of-concept through production deployment
  • Develop quantitative impact metrics and compelling visualizations that demonstrate clear ROI for SMB clients
  • Champion collaboration with product, engineering, and cross-functional organizations, ensuring seamless integration of AI models
  • Guide a team of talented data scientists and product managers to achieve strategic objectives

Skills

Machine Learning
Agentic AI
NLP
Deep Learning
MLOps
RAG
RLHF
LLM
Fine-tuning
Data Pipelines
Statistical Analysis

ActiveCampaign

Customer experience automation platform for businesses

About ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign offers a platform that helps businesses automate and personalize their customer interactions by integrating sales, marketing, and customer service functions. The platform includes tools for email marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and marketing automation, along with pre-built automation templates for quick setup. ActiveCampaign stands out from competitors by focusing on a wide range of industries and providing tailored automation solutions. The company's goal is to enhance customer engagement and support business growth through effective automation.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$350.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Sabbatical Leave

Risks

Increased competition from Mailchimp and Constant Contact may pressure pricing.
Integration with OneSignal raises potential data privacy concerns.
Expansion into new markets like Poland requires significant investment and resource management.

Differentiation

ActiveCampaign offers 800+ pre-built automation for diverse business needs.
The platform integrates sales, marketing, and customer service for seamless customer interactions.
ActiveCampaign HQ provides tailored solutions for franchise and multi-location businesses.

Upsides

Integration with OneSignal enhances push notification capabilities for better customer engagement.
New executive team members bring proven martech experience, driving strategic growth.
Expansion into Krakow taps into local technical expertise, strengthening global operations.

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