Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Baseten powers mission-critical inference for leading AI companies and is seeking an Applied AI Inference Engineer. In this role, you will partner with customers to architect, build, and deploy high-scale production AI applications, driving impact throughout the customer journey from initial exploration to production deployment.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain software systems and product features using one or more general-purpose programming languages in a production-level environment, with a preference for Python due to its relevance in ML projects
• Drive customer impact by designing, implementing, and deploying Baseten solutions end-to-end (problem framing → evaluation → production deployment → monitoring). This involves working with customers’ engineering teams at every stage of the customer journey including: sales, implementation, and expansion
• Deliver with velocity: turn vague objectives into clear specs and well-defined PoCs so we can rapidly ship well-tested services and outcomes for our customers
• Optimize and enhance AI/ML projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of our technical stack. This includes developing features and PRDs with other engineering and product orgs
• Own products and customer projects end-to-end, functioning as both an engineer, project manager, and product manager, with a focus on user empathy, project specification, and end-to-end execution
• Navigate ambiguity and exercise good judgment on tradeoffs and tools needed to solve problems, avoiding unnecessary complexity
• Demonstrate pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, expecting the same from your teammates
Skills
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 1+ years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Demonstrated experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages in a production-level environment, with a strong preference for Python
• Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines and the lifecycle of ML model development and deployment
• Strong communication skills, particularly on complex technical topics
• Experience in building or optimizing AI/ML projects is highly valued
Benefits
• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
• Generous PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!)
• Paid parental leave
• Company-facilitated 401(k)
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
Company Overview
• Baseten is an AI infrastructure company that integrates machine learning into business operations, production, and processes. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.baseten.co.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Baseten has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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