Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing Engineer

About Primordial Labs 

We're building the next generation interface for commanding autonomous systems in the real world. Our core product, Anura, translates spoken or typed intent into structured actions across drones, sensors, and mission software—enabling faster, more intuitive control in high-stakes environments. We’re a distributed team of engineers, operators, and technologists focused on deploying reliable autonomy at the tactical edge.

The Opportunity

We are a small company, so you can expect to be an integral part of all phases of product development for Anura. Including lots and lots of flight testing. As a company co-founded and led by engineers, we are focused on developer experience. We promise to minimize distractions (read: meetings) and to provide tools which maximize productivity.

What You'll Do

• Lead or actively participate in all phases of flight testing for the Anura system, from planning and execution to post-test analysis.
• Improve the robustness of our offline speech-to-text engine so it can operate in extremely cluttered environments.
• Infer drone operator's intent and integrate with our AI decision making and platform/sensor control engines.
• Support the design and implementation of our upcoming tactical dialog state tracking system.

About You

• The ideal candidate will have excellent Python skills and be adept in at least one ML framework (PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc.)

Desirable Qualities

• Natural language understanding
• Dialog state tracking
• Natural language generation
• Speech-to-text & text-to-speech algorithms
• Strategies for optimizing and deploying transformer networks on embedded devices

Please note : Applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S., and we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Compensation

Compensation for this position includes a target base salary of $120,000 - $180,000 annually, with the specific figure determined by the candidate's experience level.

We’re committed to fair and equitable compensation and are happy to explain how we determine our salary ranges, just ask!

Our Benefits 

• Beyond a Competitive Salary, we provide a significant equity stake, aligning your growth with ours.
• 100% Remote: This role is fully remote, open to residents across the US. We believe that talent knows no borders (well, except for the US in this case!).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Staying healthy is a breeze with our amazing, comprehensive benefits reimbursement plan! We empower you to pick the exact plan that's a perfect fit for your needs.
• Retirement Planning: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) package, complete with a generous 6% company match.
• Generous PTO: Our generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy is all about helping you take the breaks you deserve and live your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
• Elite Technology Package: Enjoy an elite technology package to make your work effortless and efficient.

Our Interview Process

Our interview process is designed to be thorough and respectful of your time. It typically includes:

1. Conversation with the People Team: Lets get to know one another first!
2. Screener Interview: A 30-minute discussion about relevant engineering concepts and your past experience.
3. Offline Coding Test: We provide an at-your-own-pace test focused on algorithm and system design. After completion, you'll present your solution in a follow-up call. This allows us to understand your thought processes and technical approach.

We are committed to a low-stress interview experience—no trick questions or brain teasers!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Primordial Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We firmly believe that a diverse team enriches our problem-solving capabilities, sparks greater creativity, and ultimately leads to a better product and a more vibrant company.

We understand that great talent comes from various paths and that passion and transferable skills are invaluable. At Primordial Labs, what truly matters is your ability to make an impact, your dedication to our mission, and your capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where you can contribute your unique talents, expand your skills, and learn continuously. If you’re driven to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification.

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