Zefr

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Operations

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Machine Learning Operations and Data Engineering. Fluency in Python and SQL, specifically with Snowflake, is required, alongside experience with distributed systems and machine learning models. A strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design is also necessary, as well as thorough testing and code review standards.

Responsibilities

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will be involved in designing and building large-scale applications and systems to acquire, process, and store multi-terabytes of social media data from platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. They will implement infrastructure to support machine learning systems at scale, processing hundreds of millions of videos daily, and working with state-of-the-art models, including large language models and RAG systems. This role involves contributing to the development of sophisticated compound AI systems and keeping up to date with the latest advancements in Machine Learning Operations, utilizing tools such as Ray, Pandas, DBT, FastAPI, Github Actions, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, AWS, GCP, Datadog, Triton Inference Server, Weights and Biases, Transformers, Onnx, TensorRT, DVC, and HuggingFace.

Skills

Python
SQL
Snowflake
Qdrant
OpenSearch
DynamoDB
Ray
Pandas
DBT
FastAPI
Github Actions
Docker
Terraform
Kubernetes
ArgoCD
AWS
GCP
Datadog
Triton Inference Server
Weights and Biases
Transformers
Onnx
TensorRT
DVC
HuggingFace
Machine Learning Operations
Data Engineering
Computer Vision
Large Language Models

Zefr

Contextual advertising technology for brands

About Zefr

Zefr focuses on contextual advertising, helping brands place their ads alongside relevant content without using personal information. Their technology is especially effective for video ads on platforms like YouTube and Facebook, allowing brands to reach specific audiences while maintaining user privacy. Zefr's Contextual Data Management Platform organizes brand preferences to deliver targeted ad campaigns with high engagement rates. The company differentiates itself by prioritizing privacy-compliant advertising, making it a valuable partner for brands looking to optimize their digital marketing efforts.

Key Metrics

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$63.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Emerging AI technologies may increase competition in contextual advertising.
Reliance on platforms like YouTube and Facebook exposes Zefr to algorithm changes.
Expansion into new platforms like Snapchat may pose integration challenges.

Differentiation

Zefr specializes in privacy-compliant contextual advertising, avoiding personal information usage.
Their Contextual Data Management Platform offers impression-level transparency for ad campaigns.
Zefr's Atrium suite provides transparency in walled gardens like Meta and TikTok.

Upsides

Growing demand for privacy-compliant ads aligns with Zefr's contextual advertising approach.
Expansion into Snapchat's ad ecosystem enhances Zefr's brand safety measurement capabilities.
Promotion of Jon Morra to Chief AI Officer boosts AI-driven content analysis.

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