My client is looking for a highly skilled Senior ML Engineer to be a founding member of our tech team and work hand in hand with the CTO. You will play a key role in developing and enhancing our web-scale indexing and search systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and building large-scale distributed systems, experimenting with various indexing and search algorithms, and integrating these systems into our product.
Your mission is to develop a high-performance, accurate indexing and search system.
- Lead the development of web-scale indexing and search algorithms, working closely with the engineering team.
- Collaborate with engineering and product to introduce new features and search capabilities, seamlessly integrating them into our platform product.
- Design and oversee large-scale data ingestion pipelines, taking full responsibility for data curation with a strong emphasis on maintaining high-quality standards in our indexed corpus.
- Experiment with a range of search algorithms, including both classical and embedding-based techniques.
- Investigate new research areas in indexing and search that could shape our product strategy in the medium to long term.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in LLMs, RAG, and source code generation, and recommend innovative approaches for evaluation.
- Engage actively in team planning and discussions, ensuring open and continuous communication.
- Proficient in programming languages such as Go, C, C++, or Python (engineers with experience in other languages are also encouraged to apply).
- Extensive experience in building and maintaining production-grade machine learning systems.
- Prior experience working with vector databases, search indices, or other data storage solutions tailored for search applications.
- Proven experience in developing and iterating on internet-scale search systems.
- In-depth expertise in database and storage systems, data pipelines, distributed processing, fault tolerance, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure, including experience with managed services and storage solutions.
- Ability to tackle problems from start to finish, acquiring any necessary knowledge to deliver results.
- Capable of operating effectively in a dynamic environment where tasks may be loosely defined and priorities can shift rapidly.
- Strong understanding of LLM fundamentals, including their mechanisms and training methodologies.
The ideal candidate will be play a central role within the engineering team, working closely with the founders to spearhead the development and implementation of groundbreaking products. Your backend expertise will help shape the future of AI-powered applications and bring their vision to life.
AVANTAGESWorking at this company offers several key benefits that make it an attractive opportunity for professionals:
- Cutting-Edge Innovation: You'll be part of a groundbreaking team at the forefront of AI and web technology, contributing to the development of a next-generation infrastructure that connects AIs to the internet.
- Collaborative Environment: The company culture values teamwork and ownership, empowering employees to take charge of their projects while working closely with top-tier engineers and experts in AI and web systems.
- Flexible Location: With offices in both Paris and Bordeaux, you have the flexibility to choose your work location, while also benefiting from a remote work policy that allows up to 15 days of remote work per year for personal reasons, providing a balance between office presence and personal needs.
- Competitive Compensation: In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers a highly attractive stock plan, ensuring employees are rewarded for their contributions to the company's growth.
- Work-Life Balance: The flexible remote work policy provides employees the opportunity to manage personal responsibilities without sacrificing job performance, making it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Impactful Work: As part of a small and growing team, you’ll have a direct influence on the company’s direction and success, with opportunities to shape how AI interacts with the web, creating a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
- First Interview with the co-founders.
- Technical test to assess your skills.
- A culture fit meeting with the team to ensure alignment with the company’s values and dynamics.