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Senior Backend or Machine Learning Engineer at Tavus

Jack and Jill AI

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Senior Backend or Machine Learning Engineer


Company Description: High-growth generative AI startup

Job Description:
You will architect and scale sophisticated, real-time backend systems and machine learning pipelines that power high-fidelity generative media. This role involves tackling low-latency challenges and building robust infrastructure to support seamless AI interactions. You will collaborate with a world-class team to push the boundaries of real-time synthetic media technology at scale.

Location: San Francisco, USA

Why this role is remarkable:
  • Work at the cutting edge of generative AI and real-time synthetic media technology.
  • Join a fast-paced environment backed by top-tier VCs with significant market traction.
  • Influence the core architecture of a platform redefining human-digital interaction and communication.
What you will do:
  • Design and implement high-performance, real-time backend services and distributed systems.
  • Optimize machine learning models and pipelines for low-latency production environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex AI features into reliable user experiences.
The ideal candidate:
  • Extensive experience building and scaling complex, real-time distributed systems in production.
  • Strong proficiency in backend engineering or deploying large-scale machine learning models.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity startup environment based in San Francisco.

Who are Jack & Jill?
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And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps
Step 1. Visit our website .
Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack' .
Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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