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ML Engineer

ML Engineer

Phizenix • Menlo Park, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Machine Learning Engineer

Menlo Park, CA

On-Site

Full-Time / Direct Hire

Client Opportunity | Through Phizenix

Phizenix, a certified minority and women-led recruiting firm, is hiring on behalf of an innovative generative AI startup that's developing diffusion-based large language models-designed for faster generation, multimodal integration, and greater control.

We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our client's world-class team. This is a chance to work at the frontier of AI research, turning cutting-edge ideas into high-impact enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, train, and optimize state-of-the-art LLMs
  • Build scalable and efficient ML pipelines for training and inference
  • Translate real-world business needs into ML-powered features
  • Collaborate closely with product, research, and engineering teams
  • Support deployment and ensure production-grade reliability

Must-Haves

  • PhD in Machine Learning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
  • Strong understanding of transformer architectures and LLM concepts (instruction tuning, LoRA, etc.)
  • Experience with distributed training and working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Proficiency with Git, Docker, and modern ML deployment practices
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with LLM-serving tools (vLLM, TensorRT, SGLang)
  • Knowledge of MLOps, synthetic data pipelines, or data engineering
  • Familiarity with model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning, etc.)
  • At Phizenix, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion . We're proud to work with clients who share our commitment to building inclusive teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

    Interested? Reach out to the Phizenix team to learn more and apply. Let's build the future of AI-together.

    California Pay Range

    $180,000-$200,000 USD

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