ML Research & Engineering Engineer

TensorZero (Headquarters: New York City - On-site)

Location: New York City - On-site   |   Full-Time   |   $180,000 - $240,000
ML AI Machine Learning Python PyTorch TensorFlow LLM Optimization AI Engineer Data Science

About TensorZero: TensorZero is an open-source stack for industrial-grade LLM applications, unifying gateway, observability, optimization, evaluations, and experimentation. We’re seeking an ML Research & Engineering Engineer to join our technical-first team, where you’ll develop and implement machine learning algorithms for our platform.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement machine learning models for optimization and evaluation
  • Collaborate with researchers to advance TensorZero’s ML capabilities
  • Develop algorithms for inference-time optimization and evaluation
  • Build tools for model fine-tuning and experimentation
  • Analyze performance metrics and improve model efficiency
  • Contribute to open-source ML research projects

Required Skills:

  • Strong background in machine learning and AI
  • Experience with Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow
  • Knowledge of optimization techniques (RLHF, fine-tuning)
  • Familiarity with large language models and their applications
  • Experience with experimentation and A/B testing frameworks
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Ideal Candidate: An ML engineer with 4+ years of experience in machine learning research and application. You should have a strong publication record or industry experience with large-scale ML systems. Experience with LLM optimization and evaluation is highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to work with a small, collaborative team on cutting-edge AI research with significant impact on TensorZero’s product direction.

About the Company: TensorZero provides an open-source platform for industrial-grade LLM applications, enabling developers to build, deploy, and manage LLM applications with ease. We’re backed by reputable investors and have raised $7.2M in seed funding. Our team includes experts from top institutions and industry leaders, creating a collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth.

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000, with equity options as part of our compensation package.

Post Date: July 18, 2025