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Principal ML Engineer
Typeface
CAN
Senior · 15+ years experience
USD 230000-260000 / year
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What You Bring
- 15+ years of experience building and scaling machine learning systems, with demonstrated impact at the Principal level
- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Proven track record of driving multi-team or company-level technical strategy
- Experience leading large, ambiguous, high-impact initiatives (platforms and/or 0→1 systems)
- Deep expertise in ML systems and infrastructure, including training, evaluation, and inference at scale
- Strong background in Generative AI / LLMs / multimodal systems
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and align cross-functional stakeholders
- Track record of mentoring senior engineers and elevating engineering excellence
- Proficiency in Python and systems-level programming (C/C++ or equivalent)
- Bonus: Experience building ML platforms used across multiple products or teams
- Bonus: Prior role as a Staff+ / Principal / Senior Staff engineer at a leading AI or technology company
- Bonus: Contributions to the field (publications, patents, open-source, or widely adopted systems)
- Bonus: Experience in enterprise SaaS or high-growth startup environments
Location
- This is a hybrid role based in our Palo Alto HQ. We collaborate in-office 3 days a week.
- Base Salary
- The base salary range for this role is $230,000-$260,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation — including salary, equity, and 401(k)
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- HSA and FSA options to support your financial wellness
- Flexible time off — including parental leave
- Well-being programs — resources to support your mental and physical health
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