Applied AI & Machine Learning Engineer

SPD Technology; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD Technology is hiring a Middle ML & AI Engineer to join our worldwide team. You will build, train, and deploy transformative ML solutions for the PitchBook platform, focusing on NLP, embeddings, and real-time analysis.

You will mentor juniors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive long-term direction for AI initiatives while embracing a flexible, fully remote work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field such as CS/ML/Statistics.
• 4+ years production ML experience, transformer models and scalable deployment.
• Strong Python, NLP, and modern ML framework knowledge; SQL skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and fine-tune generative AI models with transformer architectures.
• Build pipelines using LangChain/LangGraph/LangSmith for automated workflows.
• Analyze large unstructured data with embeddings and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with Product and Eng to deliver production-grade ML systems.
• Mentor junior team members and stay current with AI trends.
• Communicate analyses clearly to stakeholders and teams.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Spacy

LangChain

LangGraph

LangSmith

NLP

LLMs

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/ML/Stats

Tools

TensorFlow

Docker

Job description

AtSPDTechnology, webring together ateam oflike-minded people who are driven bythe desire tobring value through their work, united intheir commitment tohigh performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. Weempower our people with aculture ofexcellence and enable them with the opportunity touphold their accountability tocontribute oneach level. Wevalue humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster asupportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution iswelcomed.

Weare looking for aMiddle ML& AIEngineer tojoinus aspart ofour team.

About the role

PitchBook’s Machine Learning Engineer isresponsible for using machine learning, statistical modeling, and natural language processing (NLP) tocollect ahigh volume ofdata for the PitchBook Platform and surface insights for the capital markets. This role will also serve asaresource and mentor for junior members ofthe team. Astrong motivation tosucceed iscritical, and everyone has the opportunity toshape the long-term direction ofour team.

About the project

PitchBook— aplatform for investment professionals. Our software provides access todata and the analytical tools toget answers fast and discover promising opportunities. Uncovers actionable insights and trends hidden within the financial data ofmore than three million companies. Users all over the world include large corporations, start-ups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others. Features ofPitchBook: Advanced search/ Discovery &insights/ Company profiles/ Workflow &efficiency/ Financials, and many more.

Team: Engineering Manager, 6 MLE’s.

Work Environment

The role offers a flexible work schedule, allowing you to adapt your working hours with the requirement to attend all team meetings. The team follows a Scrum-based Agile methodology.

Technical Stack: Python, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Spacy, LangChain, LangGraph etc.

Asaqualified expert, You will

• Work with GenAI & LLMs: Design, develop, and fine-tune generative AI models using transformer architectures. Implement advanced techniques to create practical solutions for real-world challenges.
• Use Modern Toolkits: Leverage frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith to build automated pipelines and intelligent agents. Integrate these tools with vector databases for efficient similarity search and real-time analysis.
• Extract Data Insights: Process and analyze large volumes of unstructured data using embeddings and statistical modeling to identify meaningful insights.
• Build Scalable Systems: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create production-grade ML systems that handle real-time, high-volume data processing.
• Mentor & Lead: Act as a mentor for junior team members and stay updated on trends in Agentic AI, transformer models, and generative systems.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work with Product and Engineering teams to improve data management and support innovation. Present complex analyses clearly and effectively.
• Tech Stack & Focus Areas: Work with generative AI and transformer models, integrating frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LangSmith to automate workflows and build intelligent systems. Use PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, and Spacy to build NLP pipelines. Implement vector databases for high-dimensional data embeddings and develop hybrid models to extract insights from diverse data sources.
  We’re looking for you ifyou have
• Educational Background: You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field.
• Experience: You bring 4+ years of production experience in the ML field, with a track record in developing transformer-based models and deploying them in scalable systems.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Python and machine and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, ScikitLearn, Spacy, or others; experienced in natural language processing and modern LLM-based techniques; experience with full ML lifecycle, data preprocessing, training, evaluation stage, and monitoring techniques; skilled with SQL and data extraction methods.
• Innovative Thinker: You thrive on solving complex problems and are always exploring new trends in Generative AI.
• Collaborator & Communicator: You’re an excellent communicator able to collaborate and professionally express your thoughts to team members, other engineering teams, and stakeholders.
• Domain Knowledge: Exposure to financial services, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity is nice to have.
• Languages: English —Upper-Intermediate orhigher; Ukrainian —fluent/native.
  What’s initfor You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team ofexperts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling clients growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and bepart ofateam that values your skills and contributions. Focus onlong-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience anagile and flexible working environment

Work fully remote around the globe, orinahybrid work model from our office hubs that are equipped with everything needed for comfortable work. Enjoy aflexible working schedule and create work and rest balance for yourself. Empower yourself with astable workload and astable income, focusing onlasting cooperation and high-performance culture.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Take advantageofperformance review and career path. Elevate your skills with mentorship program, personal development plan, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Feel cared about

Beamong like-minded people and feel supported with collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute tomeaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.

Interview steps

• Pre-Screening with the recruiter
• Technical interview (upto90min)
• System Design interview (upto45min)
• Final interview with Engineering Manager (60min)