Chief ML Architect - 3D Vision for CAD Automation

Mach9; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach9 is seeking a Head of Machine Learning to build and grow the ML organization that turns our rich LiDAR and image data into automated CAD deliverables for surveying and design. This is a hands‑on leadership role: set the technical vision, mentor a team of ML engineers and researchers, and own the throughline from research to shipped product capabilities.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers, team leads, and managers who want to push the frontier of 3D computer vision and perception,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in machine learning with production ML experience.
• Proven track record leading ML teams and mentoring researchers.
• Deep ML and computer vision expertise; ability to set technical direction.
• Ability to develop and execute technical roadmaps.
• Excellent cross-functional communication between research and engineering.
• Proficiency with Python and PyTorch; comfortable engaging deeply with technical work.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a coherent vision for how Mach9 can leverage our data advantage to build the best automation products across surveying and design.
• Translate vision into a technical roadmap, execute strongly, and bring products to the next level; identify challenges worth solving and ship them.
• Build and grow the ML team: hiring, onboarding, structuring the team as it scales, and shaping the split between research and engineering.
• Mentor ML engineers and researchers, providing technical direction and career growth guidance.
• Stay hands-on: review designs and code and weigh in on architecture and modeling decisions.
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to align Mach9’s research investments with product strategy and customer needs.

Skills

Team leadership

ML team mentoring

Roadmap development

Communication across teams

Python

PyTorch

Computer vision

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Mach9 is seeking a Head of Machine Learning to build and grow the ML organization that turns our rich LiDAR and image data into automated CAD deliverables for surveying and design. This is a hands‑on leadership role: set the technical vision, mentor a team of ML engineers and researchers, and own the throughline from research to shipped product capabilities.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers, team leads, and managers who want to push the frontier of 3D computer vision and perception,