[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer | Remote
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Forward Deployed MTS to partner with researchers at frontier AI labs and work directly with customers to address real-world problems. The role involves designing training strategies, building production-grade code, and serving as a technical owner of pipeline architecture.
Responsibilities
ā¢ Partner directly with researchers at frontier AI labs to identify model gaps, define success metrics, and shape training strategies
ā¢ Work embedded with customers to diagnose real-world problems, define objectives, and drive execution end-to-end
ā¢ Design task formats, evaluations, and training setups aligned with real-world use cases and outcomes
ā¢ Rapidly ship high-quality outputs using off-the-shelf pipelines and own new pipelines from kickoff through production
ā¢ Build and maintain production-grade code, integrations, and automated data and training workflows
ā¢ Serve as the technical owner of pipeline architecture, bridging researchers, customers, and internal platform teams
ā¢ Translate real-world signals and customer feedback into scalable, production-ready AI systems
Skills
ā¢ Strong engineering background with ownership of complex systems from design through production
ā¢ Proven experience owning end-to-end AI or data pipelines in production environments
ā¢ Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while shipping iteratively
ā¢ Strong communication skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical execution
ā¢ Demonstrated leadership in technical delivery and mentorship
ā¢ Comfortable working at the intersection of customer delivery, applied research, and production engineering
Company Overview
ā¢ At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is
Responsibilities
ā¢ Partner directly with researchers at frontier AI labs to identify model gaps, define success metrics, and shape training strategies
ā¢ Work embedded with customers to diagnose real-world problems, define objectives, and drive execution end-to-end
ā¢ Design task formats, evaluations, and training setups aligned with real-world use cases and outcomes
ā¢ Rapidly ship high-quality outputs using off-the-shelf pipelines and own new pipelines from kickoff through production
ā¢ Build and maintain production-grade code, integrations, and automated data and training workflows
ā¢ Serve as the technical owner of pipeline architecture, bridging researchers, customers, and internal platform teams
ā¢ Translate real-world signals and customer feedback into scalable, production-ready AI systems
Skills
ā¢ Strong engineering background with ownership of complex systems from design through production
ā¢ Proven experience owning end-to-end AI or data pipelines in production environments
ā¢ Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments while shipping iteratively
ā¢ Strong communication skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical execution
ā¢ Demonstrated leadership in technical delivery and mentorship
ā¢ Comfortable working at the intersection of customer delivery, applied research, and production engineering
Company Overview
ā¢ At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is