Remote AI/ML Engineer

Description:

• CitizenShipper is a remote-first, US-based two-sided marketplace focused on revolutionizing pet transportation.
• The company is looking for an AI/ML Engineer to build the core intelligence of their marketplace, which includes driver and customer matching, route optimization, price prediction, fraud detection, and more.
• The role involves designing, deploying, and owning machine learning models that solve real business problems.
• The engineer will be the founding ML hire, responsible for the entire ML lifecycle from data to deployment.
• The position requires working closely with product and engineering teams and reporting directly to the CEO.
• The work environment is fast-paced, with a focus on real-world data and high-stakes impact.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in ML/AI, whether in industry, startups, or serious research.
• Experience in building and deploying ML systems at scale is essential.
• A strong understanding of LLMs, embeddings, and transformers is required.
• Proficiency in Python, vector databases, and modern ML tooling is necessary.
• Candidates should have an instinct for product development and the ability to work independently without detailed specifications.
• The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, is eager to ship products, and seeks ownership and upside rather than work-life balance.
• Bonus points for experience in marketplaces, end-to-end project building, or shipping LLM products.

Benefits:

• Employees can participate in a Book Club, receiving reimbursement for professional development books up to $50/month.
• There is a $2,000 annual budget for professional development, along with 3 paid days off to attend courses, conferences, or trainings.
• The company offers generous vacation time, 5 national holidays per year, and 5 additional bereavement days.
• Once per quarter, employees can reduce their workload to 15-20 hours/week to recharge and prevent burnout.
• Parental leave includes up to 14 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave with flexible options.
• Employees receive 7 days of paid sick leave annually, with extended paid leave options available in serious cases.
• A referral bonus is also part of the benefits package.