ML Engineer (LLM/Agent Technologies) - Senior I/II
Apply NowCompany: Albert Invent
Location: Oakland, CA 94601
Description:
Location: US Remote or Bay Area
Welcome to the AI/ML team at Albert Invent! We are a fast-growing and innovative company revolutionizing the chemical industry through a cutting-edge data management and AI platform. As an ML Engineer specializing in LLMs and agent technologies, you will play a critical role in our mission to streamline workflows and provide robust, scalable solutions that support AI/ML capabilities for thousands of researchers worldwide. This role is central to the development of autonomous systems and tools tailored to chemical and materials science applications.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with a passion for AI/ML engineering and agent technologies. In this role, you will unleash your creativity, intelligence, and curiosity to build scalable AI systems that empower researchers and chemists at leading chemical and materials organizations to push the boundaries of innovation.
At Albert Invent, we value collaboration, creativity, and a drive to make a real impact in the world. If you are looking for a dynamic and exciting work environment, where you can contribute to the growth of a rapidly growing startup and make a real difference in the chemical industry, then we encourage you to apply!
Position Overview: We are seeking an exceptional ML Engineer with a focus on LLMs and RAG systems. This role prioritizes designing and developing scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems while maintaining a strong focus on domain-specific AI solutions. You will play a critical role in building robust infrastructure to support high-performance applications and tools, enabling seamless data integration and transformation to power AI/ML capabilities in chemical and materials science.
Performance Objectives: Here is what you will be doing as an ML Engineer at Albert Invent:
Scalable AI System Development:
o Design, build, and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems leveraging OpenAI and Anthropic models.
o Develop RAG architectures to ensure efficient, high-performance information retrieval tailored to chemical and materials science.
o Optimize system performance to handle large-scale data and application demands.
AI Agent Development:
o Build and maintain intelligent AI agents using modern frameworks.
o Collaborate with domain experts to refine agent capabilities for specific scientific workflows.
Data Engineering and Integration:
o Architect and maintain vector database solutions for efficient data storage and retrieval.
o Develop pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage to enable AI/ML workflows.
o Collaborate with platform and ML engineers to integrate AI/ML models with backend systems.
System Reliability and Fault Tolerance:
o Implement robust error-handling, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to ensure system resilience.
o Troubleshoot and resolve system bottlenecks and failures.
CI/CD and Deployment Pipelines:
o Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI systems and data workflows.
o Promote automation and best practices to enhance the development lifecycle.
Adoption of Emerging Technologies:
o Stay informed on the latest trends and tools in AI/ML engineering and agent technologies.
o Introduce and implement new technologies to improve system scalability, data integration, and developer productivity.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork:
o Work closely with AI/ML, data engineering, and platform teams to understand and deliver on technical requirements.
o Contribute to architectural decisions that impact the overall platform ecosystem.
What You'll Bring:
A strong passion for AI/ML engineering and scalable data systems.
An ability to prioritize system scalability and fault tolerance while focusing on innovative AI/ML solutions.
A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
A commitment to quality and innovation in AI and data engineering.
Required Qualifications:
A degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience (Bachelor's) or 4+ years (Master's or PhD) in software engineering, emphasizing expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems.
Advanced knowledge of modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Crew.ai).
Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Pgvector, ChromaDB).
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in REST API development using FastAPI REST Framework or similar tools.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proven track record of deploying production-grade AI systems.
Experience leading technical teams and fostering collaborative environments.
Preferred/Bonus Points:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
Background in chemical and materials science applications.
Contributions to open-source AI projects.
Experience with fine-tuning and optimizing large language models (LLMs).
Expertise in system monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Experience with data engineering tools (e.g., Airflow, Delta Lake, Dask).
Familiarity with Unix scripting and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Prior experience working in AI/ML-focused environments using tools such as Ray, Torch, Kubeflow.
Experience mentoring junior developers/engineers in best practices.
Culture:
The Albert Invent team uses an iterative/agile development methodology, and you will be a key contributor in the entire development cycle.
At Albert, we put a great deal of emphasis on collaboration and maintaining an open working environment-having great coworkers is one of the biggest determinants for enjoying your work, and we take our enjoyment of work very seriously.
Your opinions matter. We are driven by technology and innovation, and we look to the smartest, most passionate people on the team as the source of ideas.
About Albert Invent: Albert Invent is a fast-growing private company that develops an innovative SaaS data management system for the chemical industry. Our platform is a data-first ecosystem designed to organize chemical workflows and enable the direct (and automated) collection of clean and structured data to enable data-driven engineering in the chemical industry. Our platform is currently in use by thousands of scientists worldwide at some of the world's largest chemical and materials manufacturers.
Albert's mission is to improve the way chemical researchers interact with data and AI to help drive innovation and accelerate the development of novel materials. We see a world where every innovator is equipped with the tools, insights, and freedom they need to do their best work. Work that enables them to invent the future faster.
Welcome to the AI/ML team at Albert Invent! We are a fast-growing and innovative company revolutionizing the chemical industry through a cutting-edge data management and AI platform. As an ML Engineer specializing in LLMs and agent technologies, you will play a critical role in our mission to streamline workflows and provide robust, scalable solutions that support AI/ML capabilities for thousands of researchers worldwide. This role is central to the development of autonomous systems and tools tailored to chemical and materials science applications.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual with a passion for AI/ML engineering and agent technologies. In this role, you will unleash your creativity, intelligence, and curiosity to build scalable AI systems that empower researchers and chemists at leading chemical and materials organizations to push the boundaries of innovation.
At Albert Invent, we value collaboration, creativity, and a drive to make a real impact in the world. If you are looking for a dynamic and exciting work environment, where you can contribute to the growth of a rapidly growing startup and make a real difference in the chemical industry, then we encourage you to apply!
Position Overview: We are seeking an exceptional ML Engineer with a focus on LLMs and RAG systems. This role prioritizes designing and developing scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems while maintaining a strong focus on domain-specific AI solutions. You will play a critical role in building robust infrastructure to support high-performance applications and tools, enabling seamless data integration and transformation to power AI/ML capabilities in chemical and materials science.
Performance Objectives: Here is what you will be doing as an ML Engineer at Albert Invent:
Scalable AI System Development:
o Design, build, and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems leveraging OpenAI and Anthropic models.
o Develop RAG architectures to ensure efficient, high-performance information retrieval tailored to chemical and materials science.
o Optimize system performance to handle large-scale data and application demands.
AI Agent Development:
o Build and maintain intelligent AI agents using modern frameworks.
o Collaborate with domain experts to refine agent capabilities for specific scientific workflows.
Data Engineering and Integration:
o Architect and maintain vector database solutions for efficient data storage and retrieval.
o Develop pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage to enable AI/ML workflows.
o Collaborate with platform and ML engineers to integrate AI/ML models with backend systems.
System Reliability and Fault Tolerance:
o Implement robust error-handling, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms to ensure system resilience.
o Troubleshoot and resolve system bottlenecks and failures.
CI/CD and Deployment Pipelines:
o Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI systems and data workflows.
o Promote automation and best practices to enhance the development lifecycle.
Adoption of Emerging Technologies:
o Stay informed on the latest trends and tools in AI/ML engineering and agent technologies.
o Introduce and implement new technologies to improve system scalability, data integration, and developer productivity.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teamwork:
o Work closely with AI/ML, data engineering, and platform teams to understand and deliver on technical requirements.
o Contribute to architectural decisions that impact the overall platform ecosystem.
What You'll Bring:
A strong passion for AI/ML engineering and scalable data systems.
An ability to prioritize system scalability and fault tolerance while focusing on innovative AI/ML solutions.
A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.
A commitment to quality and innovation in AI and data engineering.
Required Qualifications:
A degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience (Bachelor's) or 4+ years (Master's or PhD) in software engineering, emphasizing expertise in building scalable, fault-tolerant AI systems.
Advanced knowledge of modern AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, Crew.ai).
Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Pgvector, ChromaDB).
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in REST API development using FastAPI REST Framework or similar tools.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proven track record of deploying production-grade AI systems.
Experience leading technical teams and fostering collaborative environments.
Preferred/Bonus Points:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields.
Background in chemical and materials science applications.
Contributions to open-source AI projects.
Experience with fine-tuning and optimizing large language models (LLMs).
Expertise in system monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Experience with data engineering tools (e.g., Airflow, Delta Lake, Dask).
Familiarity with Unix scripting and version control systems (e.g., Git).
Prior experience working in AI/ML-focused environments using tools such as Ray, Torch, Kubeflow.
Experience mentoring junior developers/engineers in best practices.
Culture:
The Albert Invent team uses an iterative/agile development methodology, and you will be a key contributor in the entire development cycle.
At Albert, we put a great deal of emphasis on collaboration and maintaining an open working environment-having great coworkers is one of the biggest determinants for enjoying your work, and we take our enjoyment of work very seriously.
Your opinions matter. We are driven by technology and innovation, and we look to the smartest, most passionate people on the team as the source of ideas.
About Albert Invent: Albert Invent is a fast-growing private company that develops an innovative SaaS data management system for the chemical industry. Our platform is a data-first ecosystem designed to organize chemical workflows and enable the direct (and automated) collection of clean and structured data to enable data-driven engineering in the chemical industry. Our platform is currently in use by thousands of scientists worldwide at some of the world's largest chemical and materials manufacturers.
Albert's mission is to improve the way chemical researchers interact with data and AI to help drive innovation and accelerate the development of novel materials. We see a world where every innovator is equipped with the tools, insights, and freedom they need to do their best work. Work that enables them to invent the future faster.