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Confidential · 7 hours ago

Senior AI / ML Engineer

Confidential is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer for a research-heavy R&D role focused on Machine Learning, specifically Reinforcement Learning in an LLM context. The role involves fine-tuning existing models, implementing reinforcement learning algorithms, and collaborating closely with the data team to define training objectives.

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Juan Sebastian Moreno Sanchez
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Responsibilities

Implement and improve reinforcement learning algorithms used in model training
Partner closely with the data team to define reward signals and training objectives
Fine-tune and refine models using open-weight and proprietary foundations
Run experiments, analyze results, and iterate based on empirical outcomes
Turn research ideas into stable, repeatable training pipelines
Debug training instability and improve training performance (efficiency, reliability, throughput)

Qualification

Reinforcement LearningLLMsPythonPyTorchR&D skillsTechnical documentationMethodical approachCUDA familiarityDistributed trainingPublished researchStartup experienceCreative problem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaborationAdaptability

Required

Hands-on experience with Reinforcement Learning (RL)
Hands-on experience with LLMs (training or fine-tuning in real systems, not just theory)
Strong Python skills
Strong PyTorch experience
Strong R&D / experimentation skills (designing experiments, analyzing outcomes, iterating)
Excellent technical documentation ability (clear experiment writeups, white papers, design notes)
Ability to work with scoped requirements, while applying creative problem-solving
Ability to articulate work clearly both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred

CUDA familiarity and/or performance optimization experience
Distributed training / large-scale experimentation experience
Prior work on LLM training stacks or modern fine-tuning workflows
Published research, patents, or strong proof-of-work artifacts
Startup / fast-moving environment experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits
Equity
Generous time off
Flexible working hours

Company

Confidential

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Roshan Syed
Global Talent Partner
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