Engineering Lead (ML Research Focus)

Protogon Research
San Diego, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

We're seeking a talented Engineering Lead (ML Research Focus) to help us build impactful technology and drive innovation. This role is central to our technical strategy: you will lead the entire engineering team, set the direction for our models, infrastructure, and software systems, and oversee the end-to-end development of production AI systems.

What You Will Do

You will lead the entire engineering team, set the direction for our models, infrastructure, and software systems, and oversee the end-to-end development of production AI systems. You will also guide our ML research and translate promising ideas into models that perform in live environments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will have a strong track record of shipping ML systems to production in environments where model performance directly impacts outcomes. You will excel at turning ambiguous problems into clear research questions, testable hypotheses, and executable modeling work.

Requirements

  • 5–8 years of applied ML / AI experience
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Managing full engineering teams (not just AI/ML)
  • Hands-on experience with modern ML techniques (e.g., deep learning, sequence models, RL, or time-series modeling)
  • Fluency in Python and familiarity with frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Experience working with training pipelines, evaluation systems, and production ML infrastructure

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Financial & Wellness Support
  • Flexible Time Off & Work-Life Balance
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