[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Talently is a visionary company in the software development industry, revolutionizing how people interact and communicate through AI-powered platforms. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will architect and enhance the intelligence layer behind a next-generation AI platform, collaborating with industry experts to develop conversational AI systems and improve user experiences.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop conversational AI systems powered by large language models (LLMs)Build and optimize AI response pipelines, prompt orchestration, and conversational workflowsDevelop memory and context-management systems to ensure conversational continuity across sessionsCreate governed response frameworks enforcing behavioral rules, safety constraints, and response consistencyAdvance model behavior through prompt engineering, fine-tuning, evaluation, and reinforcement techniquesArchitect adaptive and personalized AI interactions based on user context and evolving needsEnable AI decision-making, contextual reasoning, and workflow selection beyond text generationEvaluate and continually improve model quality, latency, reliability, and scalabilityCollaborate with product and engineering leadership to experiment and develop new featuresStay ahead of emerging trends in LLMs, conversational AI, agentic systems, and AI safety/alignmentSkillsProven experience building conversational AI, AI assistants, or agentic AI systemsDeep hands-on expertise with large language models and modern LLM ecosystemsStrong command of prompt engineering, fine-tuning, model evaluation, or RLHF workflowsExperience with conversational state management, memory systems, and maintaining contextDemonstrated ability to implement governed/constrained AI with safety or policy controlsAdvanced Python development skills and proficiency with ML/AI frameworksSkilled in using APIs, orchestration frameworks, vector databases, and retrieval systemsTrack record of rapidly prototyping and iterating in dynamic, fast-paced settingsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and product intuition abilitiesComfortable navigating ambiguous early-stage product environmentsExperience creating adaptive or personalized AI systemsFamiliarity with multi-agent workflows or AI decision-making architecturesKnowledge of frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, or PyTorchExpertise in RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector search, and advanced memory architecturesBackground in behavioral AI, communication technology, coaching, wellness, or healthcare-focused platformsPrevious exposure to startup or early-stage company environmentsCompany OverviewTalently provides nationwide recruitment services, executive search, and career alignment programs. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.talently.com/.