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Staff AI Engineer

SparaNew York CitySoftware Engineering
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Salary
$210K - $260K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Oct 2024
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The GTM AI Agent Platform is seeking a Staff AI Engineer to join the team in New York City or remotely. This full-time position suits an experienced machine learning professional with a deep background in natural language processing who wants to shape core architectures for sales automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

Focus deeply on the core engine powering all AI agents, including retrieval, ranking, response generation, and connecting frameworks.
Design and scale evaluation methods across the entire platform for new agent types and capabilities.
Apply expertise in fine-tuning and training to determine the right strategies and tradeoffs as the platform grows.
Make foundational technical and architectural decisions that create lasting impact for the company.
Partner with leadership to influence the product and technical roadmap.
Deploy code to production multiple times daily using a modern technology stack.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience with substantial background in NLP, search, retrieval, or related machine learning fields.
Experience in the machine learning space that predates the modern large language model wave to understand underlying fundamentals.
Proven history of designing and launching complex AI and machine learning systems into production environments.
Strong expertise in evaluation methodologies and building useful testing pipelines.
Clear instincts and background regarding model fine-tuning, timing, and associated tradeoffs.
Capability to succeed in a fast-paced, early-stage company environment alongside enterprise clients.
Excellent communication skills for guiding team problem-solving efforts.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in machine learning, natural language processing, or a related discipline.
Prior startup experience, particularly with scaling organizations from early stages into growth phases.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
Docker
React
TypeScript
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
FastAPI
Postgres and pgvector
OpenAI and Anthropic foundation models
Google Cloud
GitHub Actions

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $210,000 and $260,000 in USD
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Flexible paid time off
Collaborative team atmosphere with experienced engineers
Real ownership over product direction and technical architecture
Hybrid work schedule with options for remote days and an in-office culture in downtown Manhattan

About the Company

The GTM AI Agent Platform builds autonomous AI sales agents that engage prospective buyers across voice, email, and chat to qualify leads, schedule meetings, and answer product questions. Backed by $15M from Radical Ventures and Inspired Capital, alongside prominent industry founders and leaders, the company works with fast-growing startups and large enterprises. The small, senior engineering team operates out of downtown Manhattan near the World Trade Center.

How to Apply

Candidates should visit the official company careers page at spara.co to submit their application for the Staff AI Engineer position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff AI Engineer role?

The annual salary ranges from $210,000 to $260,000 USD.

Is this position remote or in-office?

This role offers hybrid flexibility with requirements to work 3 days a week in the downtown Manhattan office near the World Trade Center, and the option to work remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays.

What level of experience is required?

Applicants must have 7+ years of engineering experience with significant depth in NLP, search, retrieval, or related machine learning domains.

What technical stack does the engineering team use?

The stack includes Python, FastAPI, PyTorch, React, TypeScript, Postgres with pgvector, Docker, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud, and multiple foundation models like OpenAI and Anthropic.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible paid time off, and ownership over product direction and technical architecture.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Spara careers page.

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