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Engineering Manager - Model Performance

Baseten San Francisco
Posted 16 hours, 20 minutes ago
Deadline: Not specified
Full Time Lead/Principal Engineering

Are you passionate about advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence while leading a team of exceptional engineers? We are looking for a Tech Lead Manager focused on ML performance and inference. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who is eager to lead and mentor a team while remaining hands-on with technology. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and are excited about both leadership and technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

EXAMPLE INITIATIVES

You'll get to work on these types of projects as part of our Model Performance team:

Baseten Embeddings Inference: The fastest embeddings solution available

The Baseten Inference Stack

Driving model performance optimization

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Proven experience managing and mentoring teams of engineers.

Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, or Go.

In-depth understanding of ML model performance optimization, especially using libraries such as PyTorch, TensorRT, and CUDA.

Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration systems (Kubernetes).

Experience with production-level AI/ML solutions, including scaling and deploying large models.

Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership and project management.

BONUS POINTS

Experience enhancing the performance of large language models (LLMs) or similar AI systems.

Familiarity with LLM optimization techniques such as quantization, speculative decoding, or continuous batching.

Deep knowledge of GPU architecture and performance tuning.

Previous experience in a high-growth startup environment.

Benefits

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation package.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in one of the most exciting engineering fields of our era.

An inclusive and supportive work culture that fosters learning and growth.

Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

Salary
$230000 - $300000
per yearly
Company Size
Employment Type
Full Time
Work Mode
On-site (San Francisco)
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Location

San Francisco