[Remote] Senior Machine Learning Engineer (VLM)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harnham is a technology-led organization focused on building intelligent, connected solutions that integrate advanced machine learning with operational workflows. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to design and develop cloud-based Vision Language Model pipelines and drive decisions on visual signal capture to maximize VLM performance.ResponsibilitiesOwn the design and development of cloud based Vision Language Model pipelines used for large scale labelling and annotationDrive decisions on what visual signals, metadata and contextual information are captured from edge devices to maximise VLM performanceBuild and evaluate end to end inference systems, including prompt design, fine tuning strategies and model benchmarkingPartner closely with embedded systems, computer vision and data science teams to close the loop between devices and cloud intelligenceStay at the forefront of the VLM landscape, assessing and integrating commercial and open source models as capabilities evolveSkillsStrong commercial experience as a machine learning engineer working with computer vision, LLMs or Vision Language ModelsHands on experience evaluating, fine tuning or deploying VLMs in production environmentsDeep understanding of how edge constraints such as bandwidth, latency and compute influence model designProficiency with Python, PyTorch and modern cloud based inference and evaluation toolingPractical expertise in prompt engineering and model evaluation, with a focus on measurable performance improvementsComfortable owning problems end to end and collaborating across hardware and software teamsBenefitsEquityFully remote working across the United StatesComprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverFlexible paid time off and a strong culture of autonomy and trustCompany OverviewHarnham has actively chosen to focus on Data and Analytics. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.harnham.com/us.