Principal Machine Learning Engineer at SimpliSafe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
  • 1+ years of experience in developing or fine-tuning and deploying LLM models such as Llama or similar
  • 2+ years of experience in developing and deploying NLP models such as GPT, BERT or VLM models such as CLIP, DINO
  • 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying computer vision models
  • 10+ years of experience in developing production-grade machine learning solutions
  • Strong understanding of transformer models, deep learning architectures, and statistical modeling techniques
  • Strong understanding of training techniques for foundational LLM and VLM models
  • Skilled in Python and relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras etc.)
  • Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy models to solve real-world problems in the home security domain
  • Work with key stakeholders to identify key research initiatives that can have impact to business outcomes
  • Take research initiatives from idea generation to production
  • Plan, adapt and execute multiple initiatives independently and through others
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to integrate advanced machine learning capabilities into our existing systems
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in NLP/LLMs/VLMs and related fields
  • Contribute to the development of our machine learning infrastructure and tools
  • Influence team culture and exemplify best practices in applied research

Skills

Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Audio Processing
Text Processing
Model Deployment
Research Initiatives

SimpliSafe

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all of which can be customized to meet individual needs. The company stands out with features like wireless installation and visual alarm verification, which can lead to faster police response times. SimpliSafe's goal is to provide easy-to-install security solutions with professional monitoring for residential and small business clients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$182.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.
Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.
Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.
401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.
Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.
Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

Risks

Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
Privacy concerns over AI and live monitoring may deter potential customers.

Differentiation

SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
Their wireless installation and long battery life set them apart from competitors.
Visual alarm verification leads to faster police response times, enhancing security effectiveness.

Upsides

AI integration enhances proactive threat detection and response in SimpliSafe's systems.
Growing demand for outdoor security solutions aligns with SimpliSafe's new product offerings.
DIY security system trend supports SimpliSafe's easy-to-install product design.

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