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Machine Learning Engineer (Staff)

Who are we?

GPTZero’s mission is to restore information quality and transparency on the internet.

Our team comes from high-performing engineering cultures, including Uber, Meta, Microsoft, Affirm, and leading AI research labs, including Princeton, Caltech, Vector, and MILA. We are working on novel models and pushing cutting-edge research to production, including AI detection, AI hallucination detection, retrieval augmented generation, and writing stylometry to over 3 million active users, and enterprise clients including Fortune 1000 and Unicorn AI companies. 

We are backed by some of the best in the valley, including Uncork, Neo, Altman Capital, and in journalism, including Mark Thompson (CEO of NYT, BBC, CNN) and Tom Glocer (CEO of Reuters) who defined a generation of quality digital information.

What we're looking for

At GPTZero, we ensure that machine learning models are created for the benefit of humanity, not the other way around.

In this role, you'll build the next-gen platform to verify the origin, quality, and factuality of the world's information. The ideal candidate is someone who has a history of ML research, possesses a great product sense, and is also an excellent software engineer. You'll be working on a fast-paced team of passionate builders to create industry-defining software that has attracted millions of users globally.

Responsibilities

  • Design, train, and fine-tune state-of-the-art language models

  • Develop AI agents combined with retrieval-augmented language models

  • Build efficient and scalable ML training and inference systems

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest literature and emerging technologies to solve novel problems

  • Work closely with product and design teams to develop intuitive applications that create societal impact

Qualifications

  • 5+ YOE in PyTorch/Transformers

  • Led significant and impactful ML projects (such as several 1st author at top-tier conferences or deploying new capabilities in industry)

  • Experience pushing the cutting-edge in deep learning and LLMs

  • Excellent software engineer with experience building highly extensible and modular codebases, as well as complex pipelines

  • Self-starter (pitch, plan, and implement as a project owner in a fast-paced team)

  • Highly motivated to make positive societal impact

  • Ability to wear multiple hats and be a leader as our team grows

  • Visa for work in Canada or US

  • Bonus:

    • strong open-source portfolio

    • publications at top-tier ML venues

    • experience working in an early-stage startup environment 

    • understanding of how machine learning models fail in the wild

Who you'll be joining

Our Team

You will be working directly with

  • Alex (our CTO) R&D at Uber self-driving division and Facebook, 3 patents in ML

  • George (our AI research lead) PhD from University of Toronto and ex-AWS research.

  • Olivia (our head of design) on translating your research into outputs for millions of users. 

  • Edward (our CEO, ex-Bellingcat, Microsoft, BBC investigative journalism) to craft the messages we send to our community, and shape the GPTZero brand.

Additionally, you will be working with an experienced (eg. ex-Google, Meta, Microsoft, Bloomberg ML, Uber, Vector, MILA), diverse (eg. an engineering team with both Y-combinator and Obama scholarship recipients, a designer with art featured in the Met), and driven (eg. an operator who has scaled a company to 100M+ revenue and is committed to doing it again) group of individuals, described by one investor as one of the strongest founding teams seen in their career.

Together, we are committed to making a permanent impact on the future of writing, and on humanity

Our Angels and Advisors 

  • Tom Glocer (Legendary Reuters CEO)

  • Mark Thompson (Legendary NYT CEO and current CNN chief executive)

  • Jack Altman (CEO of Lattice, brother of Sam Altman)

  • Karthik Narasimhan (Princeton NLP Professor, co-author of OpenAI’s original GPT paper) 

  • Emad Mostaque (CEO of Stability AI)

  • Doug Herrington (CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores)

  • Brad Smith (President of Microsoft)

  • Tripp Jones (Partner at Uncork Capital)

  • Ali Partovi (co-founder of Code.org, early investor in Dropbox and Airbnb)

  • Russ Heddleston (CEO of Docsend)

  • Alex Mashrabov (Snapchat, Director of AI)

  • Faizan Mehdi (Affinity, Director of Demand Generation)

Our Perks

  • 🏥 Health, dental, and mental health benefits

  • 💻 Hybrid work in Toronto and NYC offices

  • 🚀 Competitive salary

  • 🍰 Equity (seed round was in March 2023, today, our metrics exceed many series A companies)

  • 🏝 Flexible PTO

  • 🎉 Regular company retreats

  • 💡Mentorship opportunities with our world-class advisors and investors

  • 🙌 Wellness and learning stipend

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What You Should Know About Machine Learning Engineer (Staff), GPTZero

At GPTZero, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way information is perceived and verified online, and we're excited to welcome a new Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) to our vibrant team in Toronto. With backgrounds from industry giants like Uber, Meta, and Microsoft, our team boasts a wealth of expertise in high-performing engineering cultures. You will have the opportunity to develop pioneering models that enhance AI detection, combat AI hallucinations, and deliver writing stylometry to over 3 million users, including significant enterprise clients. This role is ideal for an individual who is both skilled in machine learning research and possesses strong software engineering abilities. As you craft state-of-the-art language models and develop scalable ML training systems, your work will have a tangible societal impact. You’ll collaborate closely with our innovative product and design teams to create intuitive applications that address critical issues in information quality and transparency. If you are a self-motivated professional eager to take ownership of projects and make a difference through technology, we would love for you to join us in navigating this exciting frontier.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) Role at GPTZero
What are the primary responsibilities of a Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) at GPTZero?

As a Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) at GPTZero, you will be primarily responsible for designing, training, and fine-tuning advanced language models. You'll also develop AI agents using retrieval-augmented language models and build scalable ML training and inference systems. Staying updated with the latest research and technologies is vital, as you will address complex and novel problems alongside your passionate team.

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What qualifications are required for the Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) position at GPTZero?

To qualify for the Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) position at GPTZero, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in PyTorch or Transformers and a proven track record of leading impactful machine learning projects. Strong software engineering skills and the ability to create modular codebases are essential. Experience with complex pipelines and a desire to contribute positively to society will set you apart as an ideal candidate.

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What is the team structure like for a Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) at GPTZero?

At GPTZero, you will join a dynamic and experienced team that includes professionals from top organizations. You’ll work closely with seasoned leaders in AI research and engineering who bring their unique insights from previous roles at places like Uber and Microsoft. The collaborative environment fosters innovation and encourages each member to take initiative and lead projects.

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What types of projects will the Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) work on at GPTZero?

The Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) at GPTZero will engage in a variety of projects, focusing on cutting-edge machine learning and AI technology. This includes designing and deploying state-of-the-art language models, developing efficient ML training systems, and creating applications that address societal needs related to quality and transparency of online information. The role is challenging yet rewarding, as your contributions will directly impact millions of users.

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What employee perks and benefits does GPTZero offer to Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) positions?

GPTZero offers an attractive package of employee perks and benefits for the Machine Learning Engineer (Staff) role. This includes health, dental, and mental health benefits, a hybrid work model in Toronto and NYC, equity opportunities, flexible PTO, and regular company retreats. Plus, you'll have mentorship opportunities with esteemed advisors and a wellness and learning stipend to support your professional growth.

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