Machine Learning Engineer

BuildOpsLos Angeles, California, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution designed to support today’s commercial contractors. From managing service departments to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that’s invested in our mission. We thrive on hiring driven, self-motivated individuals with tech start-up experience who excel in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup and help build out a critical function for the company.As an AI/ML Engineer, your primary focus will be implementing and enhancing AI/ML features in our industry-leading platform. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering practical, high-quality software and can collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.

What you will do:

Build and deploy machine learning models using Python (e.g., PyTorch) on platforms like AWS SageMaker
Develop backend and client-side code to integrate with cloud-based LLM APIs (e.g., Bedrock, ChatGPT APIs).
Manage monitoring (Wandb.ai, MLFlow, etc), deployment, and assist with hyperparameter tuning
Implement your own ML endpoints in our various React/NodeJS applications
Collaborate with data scientists and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful and practical AI solutions
Work in tandem with the quality engineering team to ship high-availability software
Build and maintain automated unit tests: unit, integration and UI
Participate in PR reviews and ensure proper implementation of ML tooling across our stack
Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners, and other leaders.
Stay up-to-date on the latest AI technologies and trends to help other areas of the company find leverage in new advancements

What We Look For:

2+ years of experience in developing AI solutions preferably with LLMs
5+ years of experience in Full Stack software development
5+ years of experience in Python
3+ years of experience in Javascript/Typescript, Node.js
Familiar with MLOps/deployment best practices (Sagemaker experience is a plus)
Familiarity with vector databases and text embeddings
Proven ability to manage/deploy machine learning models
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, numpy or scikit-learn
Strong communication and technical writing skills.
Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, profiling and performance monitoring in AWS environment.
Prior experience with Node.js, building features using REST and/or GraphQL APIs using Apollo preferred
Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn developing in a MLOps environment (MLflow or similar) preferred.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule - Monday/Friday WFH, Tuesday - Thursday, in office.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and stock options
A comprehensive benefits package
This is a hybrid role based in Santa Monica. (3 days a week in office)
Unlimited paid time off
Company events and team-building activities
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!)
The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

About BuildOps:

BuildOps is a fast-paced, high-growth start-up committed to transforming a $300B+ industry through an innovative all-in-one SaaS platform. Leveraging the latest technology, we’re taking Commercial Specialty Contractors from the world of pen and paper to cloud-based, data-driven operations. Our leadership team has deep experience in both the Construction and SaaS technology industries, as well as a resume that includes Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Microsoft, and multiple successful start-up exits.BuildOps has more than doubled year-over-year while raising over $140 million in total funding (including a recent round in Feb 2024).

Top-tier investors like Founders Fund, Siemens, B Capital Group (BCG's venture arm), 01 Advisors, and more have backed BuildOps! Also, Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, just joined our board, adding to an impressive group of investors/advisors including former President of Salesforce, Gavin Patterson; CAA founder Michael Ovitz; NFL legend Joe Montana; former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols.Forbes Magazine“BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience.

Rather than focusing on large projects, or catering to owners, they look to the needs of technician-heavy subcontracting firms working in the commercial space.”TechCrunch“The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees.”CrunchbaseIn a statement, [former NFL superstar] Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said.

With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more.”

Life at BuildOps

BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows you to improve your operations and efficiency, driving profitability through best-in-class technology. BuildOps has been uniquely designed and built by a team of subcontractors & world-class engineers. www.buildops.com

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Opportunity to Get in on the Ground Floor and Build Something Truly Groundbreaking for Ourselves and Our Amazing Customers.</s> | BuildOps is committed to transforming a $30-billion industry through their all-in-one platform. | They are taking commercial contractors from the world of pen and paper operations to digitized, efficient, data-driven business. | Their co-founders have over a decade of experience in both construction and SaaS technology, as well as a resume that includes Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Microsoft, and multiple successful startup exits, including a $1.2 billion acquisition. | BuildOps has raised multiple rounds of funding from some of the largest and most reputable Venture Capital firms, including Founders Fund, Fika Ventures, Siemens Next47, and Greenspring Associates. | They have a comprehensive benefits package, flexible paid time off, work from home stipend, and company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual, lunch provided for in-office days. | BuildOps is committed to empowering commercial contractors through their customer-centric culture.</s> | Innovation, Collaboration, and Delivering Exceptional Solutions to Customers | Flexible PTOMacbook Computer and WFH Stipend Provided | Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual.</s> | Comprehensive Benefits</s> | 4. 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Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with Hybrid Work Schedules with Lunch Provided for InOffice Days | Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for in-office days | Gain experience in a rapidly growing, “Unicorn” status company with Tier 1 investors | Shape the future of a category-defining company | Work side-by-side with an elite leadership team | Build a network across top-tier investors and industry leaders | Be part of a mission-driven company transforming the backbone of America</s> | Fast-paced, dynamic startup environment | Generous equity grants - become an owner in our company. | Fast-paced, high-growth start-up committed to transforming a $30-billion industry through all-in-one platform | Self-starter with a proactive mindset and attention to detail | Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment | Team-oriented individual who fosters collaboration and clear communication | Calculated risk taker who drives innovation and improvement | BuildOps is committed to transforming a $30-billion industry through their all-in-one platform. Leveraging the latest technology, they’re taking commercial contractors from the world of pen and paper operations to digitized, efficient, data-driven business.</s> | Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company! | Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for in-office days. | 4. The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers</s> | 1. Fastpaced and high-growth startup environment | 2. Opportunity to build something groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers | 5. Flexible and hybrid work schedules (this particular role can be 100% remote) | 6. Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!) | 7. Chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers</s> | Competitive Salary + equity/stock | Forbes Magazine: BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience. Rather than focusing on large projects, or catering to owners, they look to the needs of technician-heavy subcontracting firms working in the commercial space. | TechCrunch: The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees. | Wall Street Journal [Paywall]: BuildOps, the Santa Monica, California, startup that provides software for real estate subcontractors was seeded with $5.8 million in funding from investors including Fika Ventures, MetaProp VC, Global Founders Capital, CrossCut Ventures, TenOneTen, IGSB, 1984 Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures and Ground Up Ventures. | Former NFL superstar Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said. With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more.”</s> | Fast-paced environment where you can make a direct impact | Forbes Magazine: "BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience." | TechCrunch: "The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees." | Wall Street Journal [Paywall]: "BuildOps, the Santa Monica, California, startup that provides software for real estate subcontractors was seeded with $5.8 million in funding from investors including Fika Ventures, MetaProp VC, Global Founders Capital, CrossCut Ventures, TenOneTen, IGSB, 1984 Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures and Ground Up Ventures." | Former NFL superstar Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said. With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more."</s> | 5. Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules | 6. Work from Home Stipend | 7. Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for inoffice days | 8. Company events like BBQs and teambuilding activities, both in-person and virtual.</s> | 1. Generous equity grants become an owner in our company. | 2. Comprehensive benefits package. | 4. Flexible and hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for inoffice days. | 5. Company events like BBQs and teambuilding activities, both in-person and virtual. | 6. Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!).</s>

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