AI Engineer (Natural Language Processing)

We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.AI ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CAAs an AI Engineer on our Advanced Technology Team, you will take part in designing, developing and integrating our SkyOS AI assistant. You will be given projects and tasks to develop new features, enhance throughput, and optimize architecture for this flight enhancing software.This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA. RESPONSIBILITIES:Conduct cutting-edge generative AI and NLP research in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentContribute to the design of AI-driven features that enhance user experience and product functionality for aerospace applicationsDesign new agent architectures to improve end-to-end performance of AI workflowsDevelop high fidelity, application specific AI applications that can be locally hostedDesign, run, and evaluate experiments to improve LLMs on various NLP benchmarksExecute data engineering tasks to curate data for LLM pre-training, fine-tuning, RAGHelp develop roadmaps that utilize generative AI and knowledge retrieval to understand and integrate new research in the product roadmapUnderstand and apply responsible AI practices, including considerations of bias, fairness, and data privacyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar)3+ years of professional experience in AI and voice-to-text algorithms.Proficiency in Natural Language ProcessingProficiency in Digital Signal ProcessingProficiency in ML/Deep Learning Frameworks and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlowPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:PhD in Computer Science (focus in AI, ML, or similar)Expertise in speech recognition modelsReal-time and edge deployment experiencePiloting experience a bonusWHY SKYRYSE?The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility Salary: $140,000 - $180,000Valuable stock option planHeavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plansFull-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.WE WELCOME ALLSkyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.