People In AI

People In AI

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, AI

US · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$500k-$700kDetected 21 hours ago
PythonMachine LearningPyTorchNLPLLMsLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This firm is recognized for combining deep sector expertise with forward‑thinking innovation strategies, actively exploring AI applications to enhance internal operations and portfolio value creation.
  • Introduction My client is hiring the first AI/ML engineer into a greenfield function, with direct access to senior leadership and influence across the firm's operations and portfolio.
  • This is a rare opportunity to define how a large-scale investment firm uses AI - from core infrastructure to production-grade tooling - and shape what the function becomes.

Responsibilities

  • Build, fine‑tune and deploy LLMs and custom embedding models.
  • Own full‑stack prototypes that evolve into operational tools.
  • Collaborate across functions to define and solve high‑value business problems using AI.
  • Tackle complex, unstructured data problems and deliver elegant solutions.
  • Track record of fine‑tuning models and building AI solutions beyond API integrations.
  • Expect hands-on work in fine-tuning LLMs, building custom embeddings, and developing MVPs from scratch.
  • Your audience includes C‑level execs and technical partners - and your remit spans internal efficiency to cross‑portfolio product enablement.
  • First-in-seat opportunity: set the strategy, build the tooling, shape the roadmap.

Requirements

  • Python fluency and production experience with frameworks like PyTorch and Hugging Face.

Nice to have

  • Strong CS fundamentals (advanced degree preferred or equivalent practical expertise).

Skills

  • Python, PyTorch, Hugging Face
  • NLP, LLMs, unstructured data workflows
  • Lightweight front-end/back-end development for MVPs
  • AI/ML infra & tooling (from scratch)
  • Work directly with senior leaders and decision-makers - impact is immediate and visible.
  • Diverse scope: internal tools and cross-portfolio opportunities in tech-forward businesses.
  • High autonomy with institutional backing: a unique blend of startup energy and platform stability.
  • About People In AI
  • internal tools and cross-portfolio opportunities in tech-forward businesses.

Compensation

  • $500,000 - $700,000 TC (base x bonus)

Benefits

  • A leading investment platform managing multi‑billion‑dollar capital across high‑growth industries such as financial services, healthcare, and technology.

Company info

  • New York, NY
  • Company Overview
  • Introduction
  • My client is hiring the first AI/ML engineer into a greenfield function, with direct access to senior leadership and influence across the firm's operations and portfolio.
  • Role Summary
  • You'll prototype and scale AI solutions that matter.

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