Senior AI Engineer at First Resonance

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$170,000 – $200,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Aerospace, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience shipping AI/ML-powered products into production
Proven track record of building and shipping customer-facing applications (AI and non-AI) that deliver measurable business value
Strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent)
Experience architecting scalable systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Hands-on experience with MLOps practices and tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, etc.)
Expertise in data modeling, preprocessing, and model evaluation at scale
Familiarity with generative AI models (LLMs, diffusion models, GANs) and their real-world applications
Strong knowledge of APIs and modern software design patterns for integrating AI into SaaS products
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Passion for AI innovation paired with the ability to deliver non-AI product functionality when needed
Desired Qualifications
Expertise in natural language processing (NLP) or computer vision and deploying such models into production
Experience building AI systems for real-time, low-latency, or edge deployments
Familiarity with modern data governance, privacy, and compliance standards (SOC2, GDPR, ITAR)
Hands-on experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for building AI systems that combine large language models with external knowledge sources
Understanding of and/or experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar emerging standards

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of production-ready AI systems within the ION Factory OS
Ship customer-facing features that directly impact manufacturing workflows, including AI-driven functionality (e.g., generative procedure creation, anomaly detection, recommendations) and core product features not reliant on AI
Architect and maintain scalable software systems, including AI/ML pipelines and broader product infrastructure
Design and implement AI features using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to deliver context-aware insights and recommendations
Leverage Model Context Protocol (MCP) and similar frameworks to connect AI models seamlessly with structured/unstructured data sources and external tools
Collaborate with product managers and customers to translate real-world challenges into robust software solutions
Partner with data engineering to process and transform structured and unstructured manufacturing data into usable formats
Ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of all systems in production, leveraging CI/CD and cloud-native workflows
Stay ahead of advancements in software engineering and AI, bringing the best practices into shipped product features
Mentor junior engineers and help raise the technical bar across the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIMachine LearningRAGMCPGenerative AIAnomaly DetectionML PipelinesSoftware ArchitectureScalable Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior AI Engineer position?

The salary range is $170K - $200K.

Is this role remote or onsite, and where is it located?

This is an onsite role based in Los Angeles, CA, with the HQ in El Segundo.

What are the key skills and qualifications required for this role?

Candidates need 7+ years of professional software engineering experience including shipping AI/ML products, strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, experience architecting scalable cloud systems (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hands-on MLOps practices.

What does the team collaboration look like for this position?

You'll collaborate with AI/ML specialists, product managers, customers, and data engineering to bring AI features into production and ensure platform scalability.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior AI Engineer role?

A strong candidate has a proven track record of shipping customer-facing AI/ML products and core features, can lead end-to-end AI system design using technologies like RAG and MCP, and demonstrates expertise in scalable systems and MLOps.

First Resonance

Manufacturing software platform for hardware production

About First Resonance

First Resonance provides a manufacturing software platform called ION, which is designed to improve the production process for hardware companies. The platform allows engineers and technicians to navigate through various production steps easily, capturing comments, attaching files, and sharing feedback in real-time. ION integrates multiple aspects of manufacturing, including purchasing parts, managing inventory, and overseeing the supply chain, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with regulatory standards. Unlike its competitors, First Resonance focuses on creating a user-friendly interface that enhances collaboration and visibility throughout the manufacturing process. The company's goal is to help hardware companies, from startups to large enterprises, achieve faster and more efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$17MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

11-50Employees