Senior ML Engineer, Applied Machine Learning

Location: Seattle, WA

About Trase

Co-founded in 2023 by Joe Laws and Grant Verstandig, Trase Systems is AI, Uncomplicated. Trase empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. We are an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. Our platform specializes in bridging the “last mile” of AI adoption, unlocking AI's full potential while driving efficiency and significant cost savings.

About the Role

Are you passionate about developing and refining machine learning systems? Do you thrive in architecting and optimizing ML models that drive innovation and results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Trase Systems.

In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing our ML systems, focusing on model training, pipeline development, and the fine-tuning of large language models (LLMs) to ensure peak performance. As part of our team, you will contribute directly to the continuous improvement of our ML models, working to maximize impact and align with evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, Build, and Optimize ML Systems: Develop and deploy robust ML models that deliver high-impact results for real-world applications.
• Training Pipeline Development: Design and implement efficient, scalable pipelines to train and retrain ML models, ensuring they meet business needs.
• Fine-Tuning Large Language Models (LLMs): Continuously fine-tune LLMs to align with specific enterprise requirements, enhancing accuracy, relevance, and performance.
• Feedback Systems Design: Implement and refine feedback loops to iteratively improve the effectiveness of ML models over time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and business teams to understand and translate requirements into ML solutions that provide tangible outcomes.
• Stay Current with ML Advancements: Keep up with the latest in ML research and best practices, applying insights to our ML infrastructure to ensure it remains at the cutting edge.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth.
• Technical Communication: Clearly and effectively communicate ML methodologies, results, and insights to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

• ML Systems Expertise: Proven experience in developing, optimizing, and deploying ML systems in production environments.
• Model Training and Pipeline Mastery: Strong background in building and managing end-to-end training pipelines for ML models.
• LLM Fine-Tuning: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in fine-tuning large language models for specific use cases and optimizing them for targeted outcomes.
• Framework Proficiency: Skilled in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar tools used in ML model development.
• Programming Skills: Proficient in Python with a focus on writing efficient, clean, and maintainable code for ML applications.
• Clear Communicator: Ability to distill complex ML concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• Impactful ML Solutions: A track record of delivering and implementing machine learning solutions that have successfully driven value in real-world applications.

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible work hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Some travel is required

If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, building AI solutions for the future, and are up for a challenge, let’s talk!

Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

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