Senior Implementation Engineer
Rad AI$110,000 - $140,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Machine Learning, Data AnnotationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience OR PhD with 3+ years of experience in a related field
- Strong software development background with proficiency in Python
- Extensive experience managing cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure, including deploying and maintaining AI/ML services and APIs
- Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools, particularly Prefect
- Proven ability to architect and scale reliable, secure cloud-native solutions with logging, monitoring, and alerting best practices
- Track record of solving complex technical problems and delivering enterprise-scale implementations
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively
Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Solutions Engineers, Product Managers, and Delivery teams to co-design scalable and innovative solutions for clients. Seamlessly manage all stakeholder relationships and communications
- Technical Leadership & Deep Expertise: Serve as a trusted technical advisor with in-depth knowledge of Sama’s platform and the AI/ML data ecosystem. Lead complex deployments and integrations, considering scalability, security, observability, and long-term maintainability
- Infrastructure & Workflow Orchestration Management: Design, manage, and optimize infrastructure across major cloud providers—AWS, GCP, and Azure—with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Deploy and maintain data pipelines and orchestration frameworks using Prefect. Ensure end-to-end monitoring, security compliance, and operational readiness
- Customer-Centric Problem Solving: Work closely with customers and solutions engineers to uncover underlying challenges and design tailored, high-impact solutions. Balance technical feasibility with business value while navigating ambiguity
- Solution Architecture & Delivery: Architect and implement sophisticated technical workflows, custom integrations, and automation that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Drive delivery of implementation projects with minimal supervision
- Mentorship & Thought Leadership: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives, influence best practices, and contribute to the technical growth of the team
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements. Propose and implement innovative approaches that elevate Sama’s implementation methodologies and technology offerings
- Simplifying Complexity: Clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Influence customer decisions and internal alignment through clear communication
- Scalable Impact: Contribute to internal tooling, frameworks, and documentation to ensure the scalability and repeatability of customer implementations. Enhance automation and deployment pipelines to improve operational efficiency
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Senior Implementation Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position or is there a required office location?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for this Senior Implementation Engineer role?
The role requires deep technical expertise in AI/ML data ecosystem, infrastructure management across AWS, GCP, and Azure, data pipelines and orchestration with Prefect, solution architecture, and cross-functional collaboration.
What is the company culture or team environment like at Sama?
The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Solutions Engineers, Product Managers, and Delivery teams, mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, and a focus on innovation, thought leadership, and continuous improvement.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Implementation Engineer position?
Strong candidates bring deep technical expertise, experience navigating ambiguity, simplifying complexity, leading end-to-end customer implementations independently, and mentoring others.
Sama
Ethical data annotation and model evaluation
About Sama
Sama provides data annotation and model evaluation services specifically for applications in computer vision and generative AI. Their platform uses machine learning to deliver high-quality data insights, which helps companies reduce the risk of AI model failures and lower overall costs. What sets Sama apart from its competitors is its commitment to ethical practices and social impact; as a Certified B-Corp, the company focuses on improving employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work. Sama has successfully assisted over 65,000 people in overcoming poverty while serving major clients, including 25% of Fortune 50 companies like GM, Ford, Microsoft, and Google. The company's goal is to combine business success with social good, ensuring that their services not only meet the needs of large enterprises but also contribute positively to society.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$82.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Social Impact, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Sabbatical Leave
Risks
Legal challenges in Kenya could harm Sama's reputation and incur financial liabilities.
Rapid AGI development may disrupt Sama's data annotation-focused business model.
Cultural challenges in University of Nairobi partnership may affect collaboration success.
Differentiation
Sama is a Certified B-Corp, emphasizing ethical AI and social impact.
The company serves 25% of Fortune 50 companies, including GM, Ford, and Google.
Sama specializes in diverse data annotation, including image, video, and sensor data.
Upsides
Sama's multi-cloud integration speeds up project onboarding by 7x, enhancing efficiency.
Partnership with University of Nairobi expands talent pool and fosters innovation.
Winning the 2023 Business Intelligence Group Innovation Award boosts Sama's credibility.
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