Meltwater · 1 day ago
Software Engineer - Machine Learning
Hybrid Remote, Redwood City, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$126K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expMeltwater is a pioneer of media intelligence, seeking a Software Engineer in Machine Learning to enhance their AI assistant, MIRA. The role involves developing scalable and reliable machine-learning-driven features, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring operational excellence.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationPublic RelationsSaaSSocial MediaSocial Media ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and evolve production-ready systems, evaluation, and deployment at scale
Drive the development of industrial ML projects from ideation to deployment, with a primary focus on system design, infrastructure, scalability, and reliability, while progressively contributing to modeling, evaluation, and experimentation with support from the team
Own reliability, performance, monitoring, and operational quality of ML-powered systems in production
You’ll write efficient, well-tested and design code, build clean systems to empower MIRA with new advanced generative AI capabilities
Collaborate closely with product teams in their domains, building domain expertise, and leveraging ML to solve critical business problems
Qualification
Required
Strong background in software engineering or computer science
Familiarity with core machine learning concepts (such as training, inference, and evaluation)
Experience building scalable, reliable systems
Ability to design and evolve production-ready systems, evaluation, and deployment at scale
Drive the development of industrial ML projects from ideation to deployment
Focus on system design, infrastructure, scalability, and reliability
Own reliability, performance, monitoring, and operational quality of ML-powered systems in production
Write efficient, well-tested and design code
Collaborate closely with product teams
2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer building data-intensive, distributed, or ML-adjacent systems
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, data pipelines, APIs, and production debugging
Experience taking systems from prototype to production
Advanced knowledge in at least one programming language (Python or other e.g. Rust, Scala, Java)
Passion for AI (in particular Generative AI)
Team-player, self-learner and autonomous
MS, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Preferred
Experience building industry-scale user-facing ML/AI/Agentic applications
Experience with MLOps and DevOps principles and technologies (e.g. CI/CD, Terraform, Containerization, Kubernetes)
Demonstrable experience with the full lifecycle of machine learning models - from development to deployment and monitoring
Experience with Information Retrieval systems in a production environment (Elasticsearch, Quickwit, Vespa, …)
Benefits
Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
401(k) matching, life insurance, commuter benefits, and parental leave plans
Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
Company
Meltwater
Meltwater is a social listening platform that offers businesses insights into online reputation, industry trends, and customer behavior.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
VerdaneVista Equity PartnersSilicon Valley Bank
2023-12-18Private Equity· $65M
2019-03-15Private Equity· $175M
2017-02-07Debt Financing· $60M
Leadership Team
John Box
CEO
Aditya Jami
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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