Lead Engineer

Eightfold; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Eightfold is seeking a seasoned ML leader to guide a team of ML Engineers. You will architect scalable pipelines powering core products, develop novel algorithms, and push the boundaries of AI with state-of-the-art GenAI and LLM approaches.

You will mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and drive rapid, real-world impact in a hybrid setting at our Santa Clara campus. You will apply deep ML/DL/NLP expertise, lead cross-functional initiatives, and continuously optimize models for accuracy and

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in ML, DL, and NLP with deployment at scale.
• Strong technical leadership and mentorship for teams.
• Analytical mindset with ability to drive innovative solutions.
• Genuine passion for AI and real-world applications.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks; big data tech experience.
• GenAI/LLM knowledge including fine-tuning and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ML Engineers to deliver impact.
• Design scalable ML pipelines powering core products.
• Develop novel algorithms to improve performance and scalability.
• Tackle real-world problems in NLP, recommendations, and analytics.
• Research and apply cutting-edge DL/LLM techniques.
• Architect and deploy LLM-powered applications.

Skills

ML/DL/NLP

Leadership

Problem solving

GenAI/LLM

Python & frameworks

Education

MS/PhD in CS or related

Publications in AI conferences

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hadoop

Spark

Python

C/C++

Java

Scala

R

Job description

What You Will Do

• Lead and inspire: Mentor and guide a team of talented ML Engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Architect and implement: Design and build scalable, robust, and efficient ML pipelines that power our core products.
• Innovate and optimize: Develop novel algorithms and continuously improve our existing models for performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Solve complex problems: Tackle challenging real‑world problems in areas like natural language processing, recommendation systems, and predictive analytics.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Research and implement state‑of‑the‑art techniques in deep learning, reinforcement learning, and other emerging fields.
• Design and Development: Implement scalable solutions using LLMs, Fine‑tune LLMs for specific NLP tasks, Develop and deploy LLM‑powered applications.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise: Strong foundation in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and NLP, with a proven track record of developing and deploying ML models at scale.
• Technical leadership: Experience leading and mentoring teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset: Ability to analyze complex problems, think critically, and develop innovative solutions.
• Passion for AI: A genuine enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of AI and its applications in the real world.
• Advanced skills: Proficiency in Python and relevant ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.), as well as experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark). Strong CS fundamentals and coding languages (Python, C/C++, Java, Scala, R).
• GenAI & Large Language Model: Experience in developing and deploying LLM‑powered applications, Knowledge of LLM fine‑tuning techniques and optimization strategies. Understanding of LLM ethical considerations and biases.

Nice to Haves

• Minimum of 6-10 years of relevant work experience in ML and AI.
• MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Publications in top‑tier AI conferences.
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, and Transformers.
• Contributions to open‑source ML projects.

Hybrid Work

At Eightfold, we believe our best work happens when we collaborate closely, learn from one another, and build together. We follow a hybrid work model that combines flexibility with a strong emphasis on in‑person collaboration to foster innovation, culture, and rapid execution. Employees based near our Santa Clara, Bangalore, and Noida offices are expected to work from the office three days per week, as we believe regular in‑person engagement is essential to how we build high‑impact products and strong teams.

Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Experience our comprehensive benefits with family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.