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Overview: Associate Director - Head of AI/ML - Austin — Founding Machine Learning Engineer A venture-backed startup at the intersection of AI and national security is building the next generation of secure data sharing technology, and they're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the founding team. This is a chance to work on high-impact problems where speed, security, and trust matter. You'll help design and deploy ML-powered systems that enable intelligence and defense organizations to accelerate decision making to seconds.
The role:
  • Build and scale production-grade ML services, including LLM applications
  • Develop APIs and infrastructure that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows
  • Work hands-on across the stack: from systems and storage through to inference and application layers
  • Tackle complex data security and privacy challenges in real-world environments
  • What they're looking for
  • Strong coding background in Python or Golang
  • Experience taking ML/LLM systems from prototype to production
  • Skills in Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
  • Someone who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys solving hard technical problems
Nice to have:
  • Exposure to government, defense, or intelligence systems
  • Background in enterprise-scale search or ML-powered data access
  • Familiarity with security, authentication, or DevOps practices
  • Why apply?
  • Strong health & wellness benefits
  • Work on technology that truly matters in national security
  • Join a small, sharp team where your work will have immediate impact
  • CompensationBase pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yrAdditional compensation: Stock options
  • Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
Industries: Software Development

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