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Atomic Canyon

AI/ML Software Engineer

northern, KY

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About this opportunity

Atomic Canyon lists this AI/ML Software Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

At Atomic Canyon, our vision is to unlock endless energy. We are pioneering the development of safe, efficient, open-source AI models tailored for nuclear data and content. In collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the worlds fastest supercomputer, Frontier, our cutting edge AI technology processes nuclear terminology with unmatched precision, positioning us to solve complex challenges in nuclear energy.

Our mission is to harness AI to power nuclear progress, starting with our flagship product, Neutron - a generative AI search solution for nuclear energy plants. By simplifying access to vast documentation, enhancing data accessibility, and streamlining workflows, we're using advanced AI to address critical climate and energy challenges - and revitalize the nuclear energy sector.

Atomic Canyon was founded by Trey Lauderdale, who previously led Voalte (acquired for $180M). Learn more about us .

About the Role

We're seeking an AI/ML Software Engineer to join our innovative team and help build advanced AI models for the nuclear sector. You'll work on a range of systems, including document understanding, RAG, and domain-adapted language models. Your work will directly contribute to making nuclear energy information more accessible and promoting industry knowledge-sharing.

What You Will Do and Achieve

Develop and implement AI models to understand complex nuclear content and concepts

Design and optimize AI models for efficient data navigation and document indexing

Collaborate with ORNL scientists to leverage supercomputing resources for model training

Implement safeguards to prevent AI hallucinations and biases during search and data analysis

Create robust, scalable, and maintainable code for our AI platform

Contribute to the development of open-source AI tools for the nuclear sector

Work closely with nuclear experts to ensure AI models accurately interpret industry-specific content

Who You Are

3+ years of experience in AI/ML software engineering

Strong background in natural language processing, machine learning, and large language and information retrieval models

Experience with high-performance distributed computing environments is a plus

Familiarity with or interest in the nuclear energy sector

Key Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch

Strong understanding of AI models, particularly in document understanding and information retrieval

Hands-on experience implementing and fine-tuning Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems for domain-specific applications

Experience with the HuggingFace ecosystem

Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing

Familiarity with open-source development practices and version control systems

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners

Commitment to safety and security in dealing with nuclear-related information

Competitive salary of $150,000-$225,000 annually

Equity in the company

Fully remote work environment

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Empowering, flexible work environment that supports both professional goals and individual passions

Professional development opportunities, including conference attendance and training programs

Opportunity to work with world-class supercomputing facilities

Chance to make a significant impact on the future of clean energy

Quarterly travel to rotating US destinations for in-person company meetings

Atomic Canyon is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who share our passion for innovation in nuclear energy and AI.

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