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hackajob · 12 hours ago

Sr. Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$301K/yr - $451K/yr

15+ years exp

hackajob is collaborating with Comcast to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. The company is seeking a visionary leader to drive the development and delivery of next-generation products and services at the intersection of AI/ML, Edge Computing, and Cloud Systems.

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Responsibilities

Advises and represents strategic roadmap for machine learning technologies to executive leadership

Potentially engages with other business units and partners on strategy in the area of machine learning

Guides the successful completion of high profile, revenue impacting programs that use machine learning as essential components. Serves as a leader across multiple teams for specific machine learning technologies and/or areas of research

Research and/or engineering lead for teams in the development of specifications, technical requirements, algorithms and frameworks of custom machine learning based designs for future products and applications

Acts as a subject matter expert in designing and prototyping machine learning models and/or machine learning frameworks of high complexity. Leads innovation in technical capability delivery

Research and/or engineering lead for teams in determining the technical requirements for a machine learning application or platform. Leads the design and implementation of machine learning applications and platforms within one or more product areas, partnering with the product teams and other stakeholders through development. Conducts studies to support product or application development

Creates patents, application programming interfaces (APIs) and other intellectual property. Presents papers at conferences, as well as displaying leadership in these areas. Participates in standards bodies. May guide contributions to open source efforts

Tests and evaluates solutions presented to the Company by various internal and external partners and vendors. Leads teams in completing case studies, testing and reporting

Represents the organization and possible the company as the prime technical contact for one or more technical areas that utilize machine learning

Provides guidance and leadership to team members across the organization and possibly company

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Innovation Leadership: Identify and develop new business opportunities leveraging emerging technologies such as AI/ML, Edge Computing, IoT, and Signal Processing and Acquisition

Product Ideation & Development: Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, engineering, design) through rapid prototyping and lean UX experimentation to validate concepts and deliver working solutions

Strategic Partnerships: Evaluate and advise on technology partnerships, investments, and acquisitions aligned with business goals

Systems Architecture: Design and oversee scalable architectures across hybrid Edge-Cloud environments, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability

Research & Development: Guide algorithmic innovation in areas such as online advertising, audience development, propensity modeling, and conversion sensing and attribution

Mentorship & Training: Facilitate workshops and training programs to upskill engineering and management teams in AI/IoT innovation practices

Intellectual Property: Drive patent generation and innovation documentation, fostering a culture of technical creativity and defensible IP

Qualification

AI/MLCloud ComputingEdge ComputingAlgorithm DesignMathematical ModelingInnovation LeadershipStakeholder ManagementProduct DevelopmentIntellectual PropertyCommunicationMentorship

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

10+ years of experience leading R&D or innovation programs in technology-driven organizations

Proven experience in AI/ML, Cloud/Edge Computing, and IoT systems

Strong background in algorithm design, optimization, and mathematical modeling

Demonstrated success in translating research into viable business solutions or new product lines

Experience in both startup environments and large-scale corporate innovation

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Record of innovation (e.g., platforms, patents)

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

Preferred

Work in or with industries such as online publishing and advertising, audience development, smart sensing, robotics, and general management consulting

Prior experience as CTO, Director of R&D, or Principal Technologist

Familiarity with Lean UX and Product Canvas methodologies