Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Tapestry)

S t a f f M a c h i n e L e a r n i n g E n g i n e e r ( T a p e s t r y )

Software Engineering Mountain View, CA (HQ)

About Tapestry


Tapestry is Alphabet's moonshot for the electric grid, working at the frontier where energy's complexity meets AI's potential. We were born at X, the innovation lab responsible for breakthrough technologies like Waymo, Verily and Google Brain.


To keep pace with humanity's growing energy needs, the world needs a grid that is visible and understandable. We provide that clarity by building advanced, AI-enabled analytical and planning tools that allow the entire energy ecosystem to plan smarter, move faster, and operate more efficiently-ensuring electricity remains reliable and affordable for everyone.


This is a global effort. Tapestry is proud to support partners in the U.S., U.K., Chile, New Zealand, Australia and Brazil as they build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.


Joining Tapestry allows you to do the best work of your life as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, energy systems, software engineering and product design-all collaborating to reshape energy on a global scale. If you want to tackle problems that matter and build tools with real impact, we would love to meet you. Learn more about our team and our mission here .


About the role:


We're looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and deploying state of the art machine learning models to solve complex challenges that face today's electric grid. You'll have the opportunity to lead model building and development across diverse ML domains such as time series analysis, planning and reinforcement learning, multi modal information retrieval and reasoning and agentic AI. In this role, you will be responsible for setting a vision for one or more of the above areas, work with and mentor junior machine learning engineers, lead cross-functional collaborations and build the state of the art machine learning models to help power the grid of tomorrow.


How you will make 10x impact:

• Design, train, and deploy machine learning models in production environments.
• Lead the development of ML systems for one or more of planning and reinforcement learning, forecasting and multimodal machine learning
• Set long term strategy and actively collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to identify and address key business problems
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning

What you should have:

• Master's Degree/Bachelor's Degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in machine learning model development and engineering.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas: planning and control, reinforcement learning, forecasting, multimodal machine learning and information retrieval
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with building and deploying ML systems at scale, and a proven ability to lead applied ML research and developing the state of the art
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional projects and deliver results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

It'd be great if you also had these:

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools.
• A strong portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in multiple ML domains.

Our values

• Take charge : We take initiative and own outcomes that move the mission forward.
• Transform with purpose: We build solutions that solve real problems and create meaningful impact.
• Be a Tapestry, not a thread : We collaborate across diverse skills and perspectives to achieve more than we can individually.
• Always fine-tune : We stay curious, seek feedback, and refine our understanding as we learn.
• Stay grounded: We listen openly, value different perspectives, and stay focused on what matters most.

What we offer


A culture that supports growth, ownership, and meaningful impact, along with:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and flexible hybrid work model
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Professional development
• The ability to work on important real-world problems within an Alphabet-backed environment

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000 - $300,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.


Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace


At X, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.


If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io .