Remote ML Applications Engineer

Description:

• Phaidra is seeking an ML Applications Engineer to work remotely, focusing on building AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector.
• The role involves wearing multiple hats, including Software Engineer, Controls Engineer, Data Scientist, ML Engineer, and Solutions Engineer.
• Responsibilities include understanding Phaidra’s internal platform, collaborating with Solutions Engineers and the Research team, onboarding and maintaining agents for industrial facilities, and prototyping tools for scalability.
• The engineer will document research, communications, and actions clearly and concisely.
• The position requires a commitment to Phaidra’s core values: Transparency, Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Ownership, and Empathy.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 4+ years of progressive relevant work experience.
• Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer in an industrial controls or process engineering environment is required.
• A solid understanding of ML concepts and the ability to reason about systems with non-deterministic components is necessary.
• Knowledge of industrial processing systems, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer is essential.
• Fluency in a high-level programming language, preferably Python, is required.
• Candidates should possess natural curiosity, a desire to learn, and problem-solving skills in new domains.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills are mandatory.
• Alignment with Phaidra’s values is crucial.

Benefits:

• Phaidra offers a fast-paced and team-oriented environment where employees can significantly influence the company's direction.
• The company is fully remote with a digital nomad policy.
• Competitive compensation and equity are provided.
• Employees will have outsized responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
• Training programs include functional, customer immersion, and development training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, with benefits varying by region.
• Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, with a minimum requirement of 20 days off per year.
• Paid parental leave is offered, with specifics varying by region.
• A home office setup allowance, coworking space stipend, and a company MacBook are included.