Senior ML & AI Engineer

Software Product Development Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

SPD Technology is seeking a Senior ML & AI Engineer to design, implement, and optimize machine learning and NLP solutions for the PitchBook platform. You will leverage generative models and transformer architectures to surface insights from large financial datasets.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with Product and Engineering teams, and contribute to advancing Agentic AI capabilities while aligning with Scrum-based Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of production experience in ML, with transformer-based models and scalable deployments.
• Strong Python expertise and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, SpaCy).
• Experience with NLP, LLMs and end-to-end ML lifecycle including data prep, training, evaluation, monitoring.
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, vector databases and real-time analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and fine-tune generative AI models using transformer architectures.
• Build and integrate ML pipelines with LangChain/LangSmith to surface insights.
• Extract data insights from large unstructured data using embeddings and modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create production-grade ML systems.
• Mentor junior team members and stay updated on Agentic AI and transformer trends.

Job description

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed. We are looking for a Senior ML & AI Engineer to join us as part of our team.

About the role

PitchBook’s Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for using machine learning, statistical modeling, and natural language processing (NLP) to collect a high-volume of data for the PitchBook Platform and surface insights for the capital markets. This role will also serve as a resource and mentor for junior members of the team. A strong motivation to succeed is critical and everyone has the opportunity to shape the long-term direction of our team.

About the project

PitchBook - a platform for investment professionals. Our software provides access to data and the analytical tools to get answers fast and discover promising opportunities. Uncovers actionable insights and trends hidden within the financial data of more 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 of PitchBook: Advanced search / Discovery & insights / Company profiles / Workflow & efficiency / Financials and many more.

Team

Team1 EM, 6 ML Engineers

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.

As a qualified expert, you will

• You willWork 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 if you 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 5+ 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 other.Experienced in natural language processing and modern LLM based techniques.Experience with full ML lifecycle, data preprocessing, training, evaluation stages and monitoring techniquesSkilled 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 express your thoughts in a professional manner 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 or higher; Ukrainian -fluent/native.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutionsJoin the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions....