Staff Engineer-Artificial Intelligence

Innovaccer

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Benefits: Enjoy PTO benefit accrual of 22 days per year.
Parental Leave: Industry's best parental leave policies.
Rewards & Recognition: Monetary incentives and recognition for outstanding performance.
Insurance Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Job summary

Innovaccer is seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. Candidates should have deep technical expertise and a strong ability to align AI solutions with business objectives, with responsibilities including optimizing machine learning models and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering or data science roles focusing on AI/ML.
  • Proven track record of designing scalable AI systems in production environments.
  • Expertise in ML/DL frameworks and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize ML/DL models.
  • Develop end-to-end AI system architectures integrating existing platforms.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead technical innovations.

Skills

Python
Scala
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TensorFlow
PyTorch
Keras
Hadoop
Spark
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud

Job description

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

About the Role

We at Innovaccer are looking for a Staff Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) who leads the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong ability to align AI solutions with business objectives. As a senior-level position, the Staff Engineer is responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the scalability and reliability of AI systems.

A Day in the Life

  • Design, build, and optimize machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models, including generative AI frameworks like transformers and GANs
  • Develop end-to-end AI system architectures that integrate with existing business platforms.
  • Build and manage data ingestion, transformation pipelines, and infrastructure to support scalable AI solutions.
  • Conduct statistical analyses, run experiments, and interpret results to guide decision-making.
  • Deploy AI models into production environments, monitor performance, and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to align AI initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Identify potential biases in AI models and ensure ethical considerations are addressed during development.
  • Mentored junior engineers, set technical standards, and led the team in adopting cutting-edge technologies.

What You Need

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering or data science roles with a focus on AI/ML.
  • Proven track record of designing scalable AI systems in production environments.
  • Experience with natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), or other specialized AI domains.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Scala.
  • Expertise in ML/DL frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, probability) and statistics.
  • Knowledge of generative AI techniques (e.g., LLMs) and prompt engineering.
  • Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Familiarity with APIs for integrating AI models into applications.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

We offer competitive benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.

Here’s What We Offer

  • Generous PTO Benefits: Enjoy PTO benefit accrual of 22 days per year.
  • Parental Leave: Experience one of the industry's best parental leave policies to spend time with your new addition.
  • Rewards & Recognition: Unlock your potential and be rewarded generously with both monetary incentives and widespread recognition for your dedication and outstanding performance. Unlock your potential and be rewarded generously with both monetary incentives and widespread recognition for your dedication and outstanding performance.
  • Insurance Benefits: We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits along with 100% company-sponsored short and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Legal aid and pet insurance options are available at a discounted rate.

Innovaccer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status, feel valued and empowered.

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