Machine Learning Engineer, Inference Infrastructure

AI Breaking Wire

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Equity
Medical benefits (full coverage)
PTO & Hybrid work policy
Lunch & wellness stipends

Job summary

AI Breaking Wire seeks a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Inference Infrastructure team. You will build and optimize the high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that power models like GPT-4 and Sora for millions of users worldwide.

The role emphasizes C++ and Python proficiency, GPU optimization with CUDA and Triton, and collaboration with research teams to productionize new architectures. This hybrid position is based in San Francisco.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 3+ years of industry experience building large-scale distributed systems or ML infrastructure.
  • Deep proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • Extensive experience with CUDA, Triton, or deep learning hardware accelerators.
  • Familiarity with distributed training and inference frameworks (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, Megatron).

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and scale low-latency distributed inference serving systems for massive generative models.
  • Optimize GPU utilization, memory management, and kernel execution for state-of-the-art transformer architectures.
  • Collaborate with research teams to ensure smooth transition of new model architectures into production.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement robust reliability measures.

Skills

C++
Python
CUDA
Triton
Megatron

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

vLLM
TensorRT-LLM
Megatron

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Inference Infrastructure team. You will build and optimize the high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that power models like GPT-4 and Sora for millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities
  • Architect, build, and scale low-latency distributed inference serving systems for massive generative models.
  • Optimize GPU utilization, memory management, and kernel execution for state-of-the-art transformer architectures.
  • Collaborate with research teams to ensure smooth transition of new model architectures into production.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement robust reliability measures.
Requirements
  • BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 3+ years of industry experience building large-scale distributed systems or ML infrastructure.
  • Deep proficiency in C++ and Python.
  • Extensive experience with CUDA, Triton, or deep learning hardware accelerators.
  • Familiarity with distributed training and inference frameworks (vLLM, TensorRT-LLM, Megatron).
Benefits
  • Top-tier compensation including equity.
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero employee contribution options.
  • Unlimited paid time off and flexible hybrid work policy.
  • Catered daily lunches and wellness stipends.
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