[Remote] Sr Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cribl is a leading company building telemetry infrastructure for the AI era, partnering with major enterprises to enhance their AI capabilities. The Sr Machine Learning Engineer will work closely with the founding team to integrate AI/ML technologies into the product suite, focusing on designing and evaluating machine learning models and collaborating with engineers to deliver solutions that address customer needs.ResponsibilitiesDesign, train, and evaluate machine learning models across a range of research and applied AI initiativesRun rapid, iterative experiments to test hypotheses and surface insights that drive model improvementsCollaborate closely with researchers and engineers to translate cutting-edge academic advances into practical, production-ready systemsBuild and maintain robust ML pipelines for data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, and evaluationOptimize model performance through fine-tuning, hyperparameter search, and architecture experimentationContribute to a culture of rigorous experimentation; tracking results, documenting findings, and sharing learnings with the broader teamStay current with the latest developments in ML and AI research, and proactively identify opportunities to apply themThis position may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties during critical research or deployment milestonesSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field with 4+ years of industry or research experience (Master's or PhD a plus)Deep hands-on experience training and evaluating ML models, including language modelsStrong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlowFamiliarity with MLOps tooling and infrastructure (e.g., MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow, or similar)Solid understanding of modern NLP, computer vision, and/or reinforcement learning techniquesStrong ability to move fast without sacrificing rigor; you know when to prototype and when to productionizeExcellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present experimental results to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersBenefitsIncentive compensation (commission) for sales and some sales-adjacent rolesParticipate in the Cribl Corporate Bonus Program for all other rolesHealth, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurancePaid holidays and paid time offFertility treatment benefit401(k)EquityCompany OverviewCribl, the AI Platform for Telemetry, empowers enterprises to manage and analyze telemetry for humans and agents. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cribl.io.Company H1B SponsorshipCribl has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 12 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.