About this role
This position suits an experienced practitioner with a background in building and maintaining machine learning systems who wants to own the entire model lifecycle on a compact team. The Senior Machine Learning Engineer role is located in San Francisco at electricplant, where the chosen candidate focuses on training foundation models for plant intelligence.
Role Overview
The Senior Machine Learning Engineer joins a compact team at electricplant in San Francisco to build and refine the Bombadil foundation model. This individual contributor role reports directly to the Head of AI & ML and involves managing machine learning projects from initial concept through production.
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About the Company
electricplant develops plant intelligence technology through IoT hardware that records hidden electrical signals in plants and trees alongside environmental data. This information is processed by the company foundation model, Bombadil, to generate real-time insights regarding plant stress, growth, and health.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.
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Where is the job located?
The position is full-time and in-person at the Presidio office in San Francisco.
Who does this role report to?
This position reports to the Head of AI & ML.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual salary is between $223,000 and $253,000, along with meaningful early-stage equity.
How many years of experience are required?
The role requires roughly 3+ years of hands-on transformer-specific experience, typically nested within 5 to 10 years of overall machine learning or engineering experience.
Is this a remote position?
No, this is a full-time, in-person role located in San Francisco.