AI/ML Engineer

Who We AreMelotech is revolutionizing media and entertainment. We create art through technology for humans to enjoy. In just 18 months, our work has been heard, watched and loved for over 2 billion minutes worldwide.Founded by entrepreneur and investor Soheil Mirpour, we are backed by top VCs Cherry Ventures, Speedinvest and GFC, alongside world-class angels from firms such as Spotify, Blackstone and KKR.What You Will DoAs our ML Engineer, you'll be the technical backbone powering our content platform. You'll tackle the critical questions: How do we build ML systems that scale to millions of users while maintaining low latency? What's the optimal architecture for training and deploying models that understand cultural trends in real-time? And how do we leverage cutting-edge models to enhance creative processes while preserving quality? Working fully autonomously alongside our founder and the team, your answers to these questions will directly influence our company's success. On a typical day, your tasks may include:Building and deploying production ML models for within our content and product ecosystemDesigning scalable ML infrastructure and pipelines that handle massive media datasetsImplementing inference systems for content optimization across multiple verticalsFine-tuning and deploying multimodal AI systems using MLOps best practicesCollaborating with data science teams to transition research models into production-ready systemsOptimizing model performance for cost efficiency while maintaining accuracy and speed requirementsIntegrating ML capabilities into existing platforms and building APIs for seamless model consumptionWho You AreYou're a production-focused ML engineer who bridges the gap between cutting-edge tech and scalable systems. Your expertise lies in building robust ML infrastructure that powers real-world applications at scale. You thrive in fast-paced environments where your technical decisions directly impact business outcomes and user experiences. Typically, your profile will look like this:Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical field3+ years of hands-on ML engineering experience building production systems at Big Tech companies, high-growth startups, or media/entertainment platformsExpert-level proficiency in Python, ML frameworks, and cloud platformsExtensive experience with MLOps tools and practices including Docker, Kubernetes, model versioning, and monitoring systemsProven track record deploying and scaling ML models in production environments with high availability requirementsSelf-directed approach with ability to architect complex systems independently while collaborating across technical teamsYou thrive in a fast-paced and performance-oriented environmentColleagues would describe you as hard-working, ambitious and persistentYou're obsessed with music, video or social mediaWhat Makes This ExcitingYou are one of the first employees of an ambitious team, changing the world of media and entertainment. Being early means every decision you make shapes our trajectory. You're not a cog in the machine but the captain of your own ship, rewarded for performance and respected for leadership. Flat hierarchies mean that your voice matters, your ideas get implemented, and your impact is immediate.We pay competitive salaries and make you an owner of the business with equity. We work remotely to give you complete freedom over your life, while meeting regularly around the world for global offsites where we strategize, bond, and push boundaries together.What The Process Will Look LikeWe hire on a rolling basis. Earliest starting date is always ASAP.Once You Begin Our Process, You Can Progress From Start To Offer Within a Week, Depending On How Quickly You Can Move Through Each StageTake-home case study: Real-world project - showcase your skills and working styleCase interview: 90-minute case discussion - getting to know you & present and debate your results with a team memberOnline assessment: Motivational questionnaire and aptitude test - are you made for the job?Founder interview: 90-minute interview with our CEO - going deep on all topicsTeam interview: Individual or group interview with other team members - depending on positionOffer, contract signing and onboardingNote: As we are still in stealth, you will learn more about Melotech as you progress through the stages. By the end of the Founder interview, you will have a full grasp of our business and the details of your role.