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Fireworks AI · 1 day ago

Applied Machine Learning Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$170K/yr - $240K/yr
date5+ years exp

Fireworks AI is building the future of generative AI infrastructure, delivering high-quality models with fast and scalable inference. As an Applied Machine Learning Engineer, you will bridge AI research and practical applications, focusing on developing and operationalizing machine learning models to enhance user experiences.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with the GTM team (Account Executives and Solutions Architects) to ensure smooth integration and successful deployment of ML solutions
Build and present compelling PoCs that demonstrate the capabilities of our AI technology
Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end AI-powered applications tailored to customer needs
Contribute to the internal ML platform, including adding features and resolving issues
Integrate and enable new machine learning models into the existing platform or client environments
Improve system performance, efficiency, and scalability of deployed models and applications
Work closely with partners to enable joint AI solutions and ensure seamless collaboration

Qualification

Machine LearningPythonGenerative AISoftware EngineeringCustomer SuccessInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in a software engineering role, with a strong preference for customer-facing roles
Robust coding skills required, preferably with proficiency in Python
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex technical projects with a focus on customer success
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to thrive in dynamic, cross-functional teams

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment
Hands-on experience fine-tuning machine learning models, including supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF or RFT)
Solid understanding of generative AI, machine learning principles, and enterprise infrastructure

Benefits

Meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Fireworks AI

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Fireworks AI is an advanced platform that enables users to build, tune, and scale AI applications using open-source models
dateFounded in 2022
location
Redwood City, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://fireworks.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Fireworks AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$327M
Key Investors
Sequoia CapitalBenchmark
2025-10-28Series C· $230M
2025-10-28Secondary Market· $20M
2024-07-07Series B· $52M

Leadership Team

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Lin Qiao
CEO and cofounder
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Aishwarya Srinivasan
Head of AI Developer Relations
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