About this opportunity
Foundation Capital lists this Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Agentic Models, LLM, RAG, GenAI opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Lead the team in: research, design, development, and deployment of advanced AI agents and agentic systems. Architect and implement complex multi‑agent systems, including planning, decision‑making, and execution capabilities. Develop and integrate large language models (LLMs) and other state‑of‑the‑art AI techniques to enhance agent autonomy and intelligence. Build robust, scalable, and reliable infrastructure to support the deployment and operation of AI agents at scale. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in complex distributed environments and optimize system performance. Contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing. Stay up‑to‑date with the latest advancements in AI research and agentic AI and apply them to our products. Leverage enterprise data, market data, and user interactions to build intelligent and personalized agent experiences.
Qualifications
Knowledge and passion in machine learning algorithms, Gen AI, LLMs, and natural language processing (NLP)
Understanding of agent-based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems
Ability to innovate, as proven by a track record of software artifacts or academic publications in applied machine learning
Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications in Agentic AI
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of distributed system design patterns and microservices architecture
Excellent problem‑solving and data analysis skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
Min 5‑7+ years of relevant work experience in AI, Machine Learning, and applying data science to real‑world use cases OR Strong track record of taking systems from prototype to production with a focus on scalability and reliability
Knowledge of fine‑tuning strategies (QLORA, DPO) and inference optimization (vLLM, TensorRT‑LLM)
Research experience in agentic AI or related fields
Experience building and deploying AI agents in real‑world applications
Benefits
Family medical, vision and dental coverage, a competitive base salary, and eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.
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Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
Who can apply
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