Remote Intermediate Backend Engineer, ModelOps:MLOps

Description:

• GitLab is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer for their MLOps team, focusing on machine learning operations and large language model operations.
• The role involves enabling GitLab customers to build and integrate their data science workloads directly within the platform.
• Key responsibilities include moving Experimental and Beta MLOps features to General Availability, developing CI/CD pipelines for ML model deployment, and collaborating with data scientists to productionize ML models.
• The engineer will design monitoring systems for ML model performance and ensure the scalability and reliability of ML systems in production.
• The position requires collaboration with Product Management and other engineering stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• The team is remote-first, allowing for global collaboration while providing a significant voice in the direction of MLOps at GitLab.
• Success in this role is measured by delivering assigned work, contributing to team goals, and pushing the boundaries of MLOps and LLMOps.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have professional experience with Ruby on Rails and familiarity with MLOps practices and tools such as MLflow or Kubeflow.
• A solid understanding of machine learning concepts and workflows is essential.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies is required.
• Experience with Python ML libraries like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch is a plus.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in a remote work environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to communicate complex technical problems and propose solutions effectively.
• Experience in performance optimization and a comfort with agile software development processes are important.
• Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and able to work closely with other parts of the organization.
• A history of owning projects from concept to production is preferred.

Benefits:

• GitLab offers benefits to support health, finances, and well-being, including flexible paid time off.
• The company promotes an all-remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Employees receive equity compensation and have access to an employee stock purchase plan.
• A growth and development budget is provided to support professional advancement.
• Parental leave is available for employees.
• Home office support is offered to ensure a productive work environment.