modal
Forward Deployed Engineer - ML
New York$180k–$250kfulltimemidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Modal is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in machine learning to collaborate with leading AI companies on optimizing production workloads. This role emphasizes hands-on engagement with customers to enhance their AI capabilities through technical support and innovative solutions.
What you'll do
- Architect and optimize AI workloads with major clients
- Contribute to open-source projects and publish technical content
- Collaborate with product and sales teams on engineering solutions
- Build relationships with technical leaders in AI sectors
- Conduct technical demos and proof-of-concepts
What they're looking for
- 2+ years of ML engineering experience
- Experience in inference optimization and model training
- Knowledge of GPU programming and ML infrastructure
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to leadership
- Interest in direct customer engagement
- Familiarity with serving and training toolchains
- Experience with open-source contributions
- Willingness to work in-person in specified locations
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