The Cake · 1 day ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expThe Cake is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer who operates at a research-grade level, focusing on creating new machine learning methods and translating research into production systems. The role involves architecting and scaling machine learning systems for unstructured data and collaborating with senior researchers to develop intellectual property.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Iyah Wade
Responsibilities
Architect and scale machine learning systems for unstructured and multimodal data, including classification, clustering, representation learning, and contextual understanding
Design and extend novel ML architectures in areas such as NLP, generative models, and agentic or reasoning-based systems
Own the full ML lifecycle — research, experimentation, validation, MLOps, and production deployment
Translate original research into production-grade systems with measurable impact
Collaborate with senior researchers and engineers to develop intellectual property, including patents or internal research artifacts
Author or contribute to research documentation, technical papers, and internal whitepapers
Influence long-term R&D direction through first-principles thinking and experimentation
Qualification
Required
PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
5+ years of experience working on research-level or applied ML problems post-PhD
Demonstrated proof of original innovation — e.g., peer-reviewed publications, patents, or externally validated research contributions
Deep experience with modern ML architectures (e.g., Transformers, generative models, representation learning)
Strong proficiency in Python and at least one systems language (C++ or Java)
Proven ability to take research concepts from theory → experimentation → production
Preferred
Have authored or co-authored patents or highly cited research papers
Have experience in research labs, advanced R&D teams, or deep-tech environments
Have created new datasets, benchmarks, or evaluation methodologies
Have demonstrated long-term ownership of complex ML systems
Thrive in ambiguous problem spaces where solutions must be invented, not assembled
Benefits
Benefits
Company
The Cake
The Cake is a boutique creative staffing provider that connects the right talent with the right organizations.
2-10 employees
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