Description:

Cantina is a new social platform founded by Sean Parker, featuring an advanced AI character creator.
The platform allows users to build, share, and interact with AI bots and friends across the internet.
Cantina bots are lifelike social creatures that can interact in various online environments.
The company is seeking a Tech Lead to guide the development of its machine learning infrastructure team.
This role is critical for scaling AI systems that support the creation and deployment of interactive, multimodal AI characters.
Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable machine learning infrastructure for AI-driven applications.
The Tech Lead will implement and optimize the deployment of ML models for low-latency and high-availability performance.
Collaboration with product, engineering, and research teams is essential to integrate AI models into the platform.
The role involves developing monitoring and feedback loops for continuous model improvement based on real-world data.
The Tech Lead will spearhead initiatives to optimize infrastructure for cost, efficiency, and scalability.
Ensuring the machine learning infrastructure adheres to best practices in security and reliability is also a key responsibility.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience working with machine learning infrastructure in a production environment, preferably for a consumer-facing product.
A minimum of 2 years of management experience is preferred.
Proven experience in leading teams to build scalable ML systems and pipelines is required.
Expertise with cloud platforms, such as AWS, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is necessary.
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch are essential.
Experience in monitoring and managing deployed models using tools like A/B testing, telemetry, or model performance tracking is required.
Excellent communication skills are needed to effectively work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A passion for AI and enthusiasm for its applications in creative and social contexts is important.

Cantina covers 99% of premiums for medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with a One Medical membership.
Employees receive a monthly stipend of $500 to use as they wish.
The company offers 15 PTO days per year, 9 sick days, 13 paid company holidays, and closes for winter break from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day.
Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(K) plan from day one of employment.
Parental leave and fertility support are provided.
The position offers a competitive salary and equity.
Lunch and snacks are provided for in-office employees.
WFH equipment is supplied for full-time hybrid/remote employees.