Staff Software Engineer, Applied ML

About the RoleAs a Software Engineer you will work cross functionally with product, data science, data platform and ML researchers to identify, design and implement the applied ML infra, ranging from the data pipeline to model training and serving infrastructure, on one of the fastest growing consumer applications on the market today. You will lead implementation of our ML backend systems to support new parts of our product while working with the team to support scaling our existing systems.Requirements:B.A.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.5+ years of industry experience Experience building/consuming RESTful and gRPC based web-servicesExperience building and managing infrastructure in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS or Azure)Familiar with one of the popular ML Frameworks like Pytorch, TensorflowExperience writing highly performant service in a modern typed languageExperience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testingDesired Experience:Experience with shipping intelligent features, end-to-end, and from idea to productionExperience with understanding, designing or implementing a full pipeline from data ingestion to model training.Experience with production AI/ML systems and services including optimizing GPU/TPU deploymentsExperience working with vector databases or other feature storageYou will be a good fit if you are proactive and have a “get things done” mindset. Given our current pace of growth and load on our systems, most people have had a significant impact during their first week at the company.About Character.AIFounded in 2021, Character is a leading AI company offering personalized experiences through customizable AI 'Characters.' As one of the most widely used AI platforms worldwide, Character enables users to interact with AI tailored to their unique needs and preferences.In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were named Google Play's AI App of the Year – a testament to our groundbreaking technology and vision.Ready to shape the future of Consumer AI? At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.Compensation Range: $150K - $350KLocationMenlo Park, CATypeFull timeDepartmentTechnical Staff - EngineeringCompensation$150K – $350K • Offers Equity Top-notch health coverage for you & your family, with majority of the premium covered We invest in your future with a generous 401(K) contribution New parents, we've got you covered with incredible paid leave -up to 20 weeks 4 weeks of PTO to explore, unwind & come back recharged️ Daily in-office catering plus a monthly Doordash stipend to help keep you fueled no matter where you are Monthly wellness stipend to support you in your health journey