[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vannevar is a defense technology company focused on developing AI to enhance national security. The Machine Learning Engineer will lead the creation of scalable ML services for data enrichment, collaborating with product teams to design ML pipelines and ensure high-performance service delivery in production environments.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable ML services for enrichment workflows, including model training pipelines and high-performance inference APIsDeploy and optimize models using modern inference libraries and frameworks (ONNX, vLLM, TensorRT, etc.) to achieve low-latency, high-throughput performanceCollaborate with software engineers and product teams to define data requirements, feature engineering strategies, and model evaluation metricsBuild robust monitoring, observability, and evaluation systems to ensure model quality and service reliability in productionStay current with emerging ML techniques, tools, and best practices, particularly in areas like model optimization, efficient inference, and large-scale data processingSkills5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning systems in production environmentsStrong proficiency with model deployment technologies (Kubernetes, Ray, etc.) and inference libraries (ONNX, vLLM, TensorRT, or similar). Proficiency with model training frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax)You've successfully designed and scaled ML services that process large volumes of data and serve predictions with strict latency and throughput requirementsExperience with the full ML lifecycle, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoringSolid software engineering skills, including experience with distributed systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructureYou have a passion for building reliable, performant ML systems and understand how they create value for end usersU.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S only data systemsBenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceRemote friendly with WeWork accessUnlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year401(k) matchLifestyle & wellbeing stipendsSalary top-up during military reserve dutyFully paid parental leaveChild and pet care reimbursement during travelCompany OverviewVannevar builds new defense capabilities for modern conflict. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.vannevarlabs.com.