Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Models LLM RAG GenAI

Eightfold AI Inc

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Data Science, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Docker, Identify Issues, Machine Learning, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Modeling Languages, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reinforcement Learning, Scalable System Development, Simple Queue Service (SQS), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Use Cases
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Lead the team in: research, design, development, and deployment of advanced AI agents and agentic systems. Architect and implement complex multi-agent systems, including planning, decision-making, and execution capabilities. Develop and integrate large language models (LLMs) and other state-of-the-art AI techniques to enhance agent autonomy and intelligence. Build robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to support the deployment and operation of AI agents at scale. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in complex distributed environments and optimize system performance. Contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI research and agentic AI and apply them to our products. Leverage enterprise data, market data, and user interactions to build intelligent and personalized agent experiences. Knowledge and passion in machine learning algorithms, Gen AI, LLMs, and natural language processing (NLP). Understanding of agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems. Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in Agentic AI. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of distributed system design patterns and microservices architecture. Experience with message queuing systems (AWS SQS, Kafka). Hands-on experience with system integration patterns and API design. Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience. Min 6-10-+ years of relevant work experience in AI, Machine Learning, and applying data science to real-world use cases. Strong track record of taking systems from prototype to production with a focus on scalability and reliability. Experience with RAG architectures, including hybrid retrieval, vector databases (Pinecone, pgvector), and rerankers. Proficiency in building multi-agent workflows using frameworks like LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGen. Knowledge of fine-tuning strategies (QLORA, DPO) and inference optimization (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM). Research experience in agentic AI or related fields. Experience building and deploying AI agents in real-world applications. Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.

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Eightfold AI Inc