Senior AI Engineer
FoodsmartFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must possess a BS/MS in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, with 5+ or 4+ years of experience post-degree. Strong software engineering fundamentals are essential, along with basic knowledge of training and evaluating ML models. Familiarity with deep learning concepts like Transformers, RAG, and MoE is required, as is proficiency in data/ML libraries such as pandas, transformers, and torch. Hands-on experience in end-to-end ML system training, evaluation, and deployment is necessary, along with knowledge of state-of-the-art open-source models for various tasks. The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams is also a requirement. Preferred qualifications include a PhD with 1+ years of industry experience, publications in top AI venues, experience in high-growth environments, and expertise in embedding models, multimodal retrieval, vector databases, LLM planning/reasoning, and multilingual LLMs.
The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will design, prototype, research, and build AI systems for Vectara. They will train, evaluate, and deploy ML models in areas such as Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, AI Agents, and Large Language Models. Responsibilities also include improving the quality of Vectara's AI Agents and RAG platform by working on features like agentic behavior, hallucination reduction, and agent orchestration. Additionally, the role involves publishing technical blogs, papers, and patents.
AI-based network detection and response solutions
Vectra.ai specializes in AI-based network detection and response (NDR) solutions, focusing on real-time security for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, data centers, and enterprise infrastructures. Its main product, the Cognito platform, captures network metadata and uses machine learning to identify and respond to cyber threats, allowing security analysts to conduct thorough investigations and prioritize critical incidents. Unlike many competitors, Vectra.ai integrates seamlessly with various security tools, enhancing its threat detection capabilities. The company's goal is to help organizations maintain a strong security posture by providing comprehensive solutions that adapt to evolving security needs.