Full-Time

Senior ML/NLP Engineer

Posted on 4/23/2024

Trust Lab

51-200 employees

Provides online safety solutions using AI

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Required Skills

Python

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Requirements

A technical Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience developing software
At least 5+ years of professional software development experience (in the industry) where you were coding at least 50% of the time
Past experience relevant to the above responsibilities
Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code and high comfort level with Python
Experience building and tuning multi-modal ML systems

Responsibilities

Extract features from content (text, images, videos)
Build classification models to identify unsafe online content
Leverage off-the-shelf, pre-trained models (including large language models) and other heuristics where appropriate
Work with team to productionize models in a high throughput, low latency setting
Design industry-leading solutions informed by a thorough understanding of the domain
Take ownership of modeling e2e to meet business requirements

Online misinformation, hate speech, child endangerment, and extreme violence are some of the world’s most critical and complex problems. Trust Lab is a fast-growing, VC-backed startup, founded by ex-Google, TikTok and Reddit executives determined to use software engineering, ML, and data science to tackle these challenges and make the internet healthier and safer for everyone.

If you’re interested in working with the world’s largest social media companies and online platforms, and building technologies to mitigate these issues, you’ve come to the right place. We are a small, global and are prioritizing candidates in the Palo Alto, CA.

As an engineer on our team, you’ll work directly with ex-senior leaders from Google, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit, build and commercialize cutting-edge technologies, and have the opportunity to develop your skills across a varied tech stack including generative AI technologies. We are a tech-first company, and our engineers are the lifeblood of everything we do. You can expect rapid growth and mentorship opportunities, meaningful work, and a fun work environment.

Opportunities + Perks

Use and experiment with latest generative AI technologies
Work directly with ex-Google execs to develop and execute on cutting-edge tech
Competitive total comp package (salary + equity) at a rapidly growing VC-backed startup
Influence new product direction from idea to commercialization
Help develop critical tech to solve one of the 21st century’s trickiest societal problems
Generous technology + education stipends and healthcare coverage
Hybrid role: work from home and co-locate with our team in Palo Alto

Responsibilities

Extract features from content (text, images, videos)
Build classification models to identify unsafe online content
Leverage off-the-shelf, pre-trained models (including large language models) and other heuristics where appropriate
Work with team to productionize models in a high throughput, low latency setting
Design industry-leading solutions informed by a thorough understanding of the domain
Take ownership of modeling e2e to meet business requirements

Qualifications

A technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience developing software
At least 5+ years of professional software development experience (in the industry) where you were coding at least 50% of the time
Past experience relevant to the above responsibilities
Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code and high comfort level with Python
Experience building and tuning multi-modal ML systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a Team Lead or Lead Engineer
Experience or interest in working in the Trust and Safety industry
Familiarity with AWS primitives, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda

We are an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and believes that people of varied backgrounds working together lead to the best outcomes across all levels of a company. This is your chance to help build world-class technology in a space that greatly matters to society, working with a team that is invested in your professional growth! Our team members come from all different parts of the world, perspectives, ages, and experiences.

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Working at TrustLab positions you at the forefront of safeguarding digital interactions, crucial in today's technology-driven world. Employees at TrustLab are crucial in developing and implementing advanced software solutions and metrics that enable major online platforms to detect and mitigate damaging activities like misinformation and hate speech. The integration of cutting-edge technologies such as Trust Graphs TM, predictive AI, and cross-platform analytics ensures that the team stays ahead in the field of digital safety, contributing to an environment committed to innovation and ethical standards.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 59%

2 year growth

↑ 150%