Description:

Vanilla is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - AI Applications with a strong background in software development, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
The role involves utilizing existing Large Language Models to build applied AI applications focused on producing high accuracy rates.
The engineer will take ownership in constructing services to ingest structured results.
The position requires proactive problem-solving to disrupt archaic processes with cutting-edge technology.
Collaboration with a diverse team of designers, developers, operations managers, and attorneys is essential to build beautifully designed products and make complex processes user-friendly.
This is a fully remote position, but candidates must be based out of specific states in the U.S.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
Candidates must have 8+ years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python or Javascript is necessary.
Experience integrating with backend services and APIs is required.
Familiarity with software like OpenAI/ChatGPT is essential.
Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data is needed.
Experience in data normalization, cleansing, and validation techniques is required.
A deep understanding of machine learning and AI technologies, including the ability to design, train, and implement machine learning models, is necessary.
Experience with API design and implementation for accessing data from external sources is required.
Candidates must be able to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
The ability to deal with ambiguous or undefined problems and think abstractly is essential.
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle is required.

The position offers a flexible paid time off policy and 12 company-wide paid holidays.
Parental leave is provided, with 4 weeks for all full-time employees and up to 12 weeks for birthing parents.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage is available for employees and their families.
A 401k match can be initiated immediately upon hire.
There is a budget for learning & development, health & wellness, and home office setup.
The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $200,000, with additional performance-based bonuses and equity.