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Lead Machine Learning Engineer

California - San Francisco, USFull-time$173k–$260k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the end-to-end development and optimization of scalable machine learning pipelines, focusing on MLOps, infrastructure-as-code, and productizing Generative AI solutions for security and compliance.

Role type

Senior IC lead machine learning engineer (MLOps & GenAI)

Builds

Scalable ML pipelines, automated retraining workflows, and production Generative AI solutions for security posture.

Domain

Security engineering, Generative AI, MLOps

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, MLOps, CI/CD, feature engineering, feature stores, infrastructure-as-code, Spark, Snowflake, ML governance

Preferred skills

NLP, ML research collaboration, mentoring, publications/patents

Technologies

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Airflow, Spark, Snowflake

Responsibilities

Define and drive technical ML strategy; lead end-to-end ML pipeline development; implement MLOps automation and monitoring; collaborate with cross-functional teams; mentor junior engineers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities