Senior AI Engineer

Summary

Join MyFitnessPal's Data Science team as a Sr. AI Engineer and design, fine-tune, and deploy advanced AI models to solve real-world business challenges. You will leverage large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs), optimizing pre-trained models for production. Collaborate with peers to build robust AI pipelines and continuously improve system performance. This role requires 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering and 3+ years of hands-on experience with LLMs and VLMs. A Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in a related field is required. MyFitnessPal offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including healthcare, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and various perks such as flexible time off and wellness allowances.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, AI development, or a related field
• Have 3+ years of hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs), including fine-tuning and deploying models such as GPT, BERT, CLIP, or ViT
• Have experience building scalable AI pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment in production environments
• Are skilled in model optimization techniques such as quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation to reduce latency and improve scalability
• Have a strong understanding of MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, and deployment workflows
• Are comfortable conducting performance monitoring and using tools for logging, debugging, and evaluating AI models in production
• Possess strong analytical skills to assess model performance, interpret metrics, and recommend improvements
• Have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• Stay up to date with advancements in AI research and technologies, applying the latest findings to improve existing systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of large-scale production systems leveraging large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs)
• Fine-tune and optimize pre-trained models such as GPT-4, OpenAI Whisper, CLIP, or similar for specific business needs
• Develop efficient pipelines for data preprocessing, model training, and deployment in production environments
• Design scalable APIs and infrastructure to integrate LLMs and VLMs into real-world applications
• Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve model performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to deliver AI-driven features and solutions
• Stay up to date with advancements in AI/ML, particularly in LLMs and VLMs, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• Annual performance bonus
• A 401(k) plan and match
• Responsible time off
• Monthly wellness and technology allowances
• Face-to-Face Connections : We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually
• Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms with our Responsible Time Off benefit
• Give Back: Use your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service
• Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth
• Family-Friendly Support : Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships. We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters
• Wellness Comes First : Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days
• Celebrate Greatness: Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make
• Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights
• Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities to continuously grow and enhance your skills
• Championing Inclusion : Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization
• Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match