About Us Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing, you will play a crucial role in developing and fine-tuning machine learning models, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), to enhance our products and services. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a robust infrastructure that supports the seamless deployment and scalability of ML/AI solutions. Responsibilities Design and Implement Agentic Systems: Architect and develop intelligent agents that utilize LLMs to automate workflows, optimize operations, and elevate user experiences across our internal and customer-facing applications. Integrate LLMs into Existing Infrastructure: Create robust and scalable integrations between LLMs and our current software ecosystem, facilitating seamless communication and data exchange. Drive Cognitive Automation: Leverage LLMs to automate complex cognitive tasks, such as information extraction, summarization, and question answering, to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Champion Full-Stack Development: Take ownership of the entire development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation and deployment, for machine learning-powered tools and applications. Establish Best Practices: Define and implement industry-leading standards for building production-grade, full-stack machine learning solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and experiment with emerging trends and techniques in machine learning and natural language processing, incorporating them into our solutions as appropriate. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Machine Learning engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and deliver impactful solutions. Mentor and Guide: Share your expertise and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Qualifications Advanced Degree: Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field. Proven Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning and software engineering, with a focus on natural language processing and LLM applications. Strong Technical Skills: Expertise in Python, C++, Golang or similar programming languages, as well as machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Deep Understanding: Solid grasp of machine learning principles, algorithms, and evaluation metrics, as well as software engineering best practices. Production Experience: Demonstrated success in deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production environments. Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team. Passion for Innovation: A genuine interest in exploring the latest advancements in machine learning and natural language processing and applying them to real-world challenges. Pay Disclosure Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $165,100.00 - $175,000.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law) Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. Equal Opportunity Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. 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