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micro1 · 4 months ago

AI/ML Engineer (PhD-level) - AI Trainer

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
micro1 is seeking an AI/ML Engineer (PhD-level) - AI Trainer to join their team and play an essential role in advancing state-of-the-art AI systems. The role involves leveraging research expertise and technical skills to enhance AI models' performance and reliability while collaborating in a dynamic remote environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingHuman ResourcesEmploymentRecruiting
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and refine machine learning and deep learning models to support advanced AI training objectives
Analyze complex datasets to extract meaningful insights, ensuring robust data preprocessing and feature engineering
Fine-tune, optimize, and evaluate AI models to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability within the training pipeline
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing clear written and verbal feedback on research findings and model performance
Develop and execute rigorous testing protocols to validate model improvements and ensure reliable deployment
Document experimental methodologies, results, and recommendations to support ongoing learning and process improvement
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML research, integrating relevant discoveries into project work

Qualification

In AI/MLPythonPyTorchTensorFlowMachine learning techniquesDeep learning techniquesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
Proven experience conducting applied AI research and deploying machine learning solutions in real-world projects
Expertise in Python, with advanced knowledge of PyTorch and/or TensorFlow frameworks
Strong grasp of machine learning, deep learning, and model optimization techniques
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced team environment
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience with large-scale AI training projects or AI model evaluation pipelines
Contributions to academic publications or open-source AI/ML communities
Familiarity with AI ethics, bias mitigation, or explainability in machine learning models

Company

micro1

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Micro1 offers an AI platform that converts human expertise into structured datasets and recruitment processes for companies.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.micro1.ai

H1B Sponsorship

micro1 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$41.6M
Key Investors
01 AdvisorsDream Ventures,LAUNCH
2025-09-12Series A· $35M
2024-06-20Seed· $3.3M
2023-07-07Pre Seed· $3.3M

Leadership Team

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Ali Ansari
founder/ceo
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Amit Patel
Partner & Micro Developer
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Recent News

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2026-02-08
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The Verge
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