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

AI
Machine Learning
RAG
MCP
Generative AI
Anomaly Detection
ML Pipelines
Software Architecture
Scalable Systems

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

Risks

Emerging competitors like Sift challenge First Resonance's market position.
Over-reliance on aviation and energy sectors may expose to downturns.
Rapid tech advancements require costly updates to remain competitive.

Differentiation

ION platform offers real-time visibility and collaboration for hardware production.
First Resonance integrates supply chain management with manufacturing processes.
ION Analytics provides immediate insights into manufacturing bottlenecks.

Upsides

Recent $32M funding boosts ION platform development and customer support.
ION Marketplace launch expands ecosystem for developers and integration partners.
Adoption in aviation and energy sectors showcases platform's industry versatility.

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