Remote Software Engineer (AI Core)

Description:

• Phaidra is focused on building the future of industrial automation by creating AI-powered control systems for the industrial sector.
• The company uses reinforcement learning algorithms to convert raw sensor data into high-value actions and decisions.
• Phaidra enables domain experts to configure AI control systems without writing code.
• The AI Core team owns the production AI code, including machine learning, search, and reinforcement learning agents.
• The role involves designing, implementing, and extending significant parts of the production AI algorithms and code base.
• The position is remote, with team members located in various countries including the USA, Canada, UK, and several European nations.
• The onboarding process includes a structured program over the first 90 days to familiarize new hires with the company and its systems.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 2+ years of work experience and a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Machine Learning, ideally Deep Learning, is required.
• Candidates should have expertise in efficient algorithms and data structures, particularly for search problems.
• Proficiency in production Software Engineering, including fault tolerance and performance tuning, is necessary.
• Very good knowledge of Python is essential.
• Candidates must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively in an all-remote setting.
• A curiosity-driven approach to work, along with ownership, transparency, and customer empathy, is expected.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with Rust, C++, constraint satisfaction problems, and familiarity with industrial control systems.

Benefits:

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