[Remote] Machine Learning / AI Algorithm Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential Core AI is a fast-moving startup focused on building AI solutions. They are seeking an Applied AI / Machine Learning Engineer to develop and optimize AI/ML algorithms, build production-ready AI capabilities, and contribute to the design of AI safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize AI/ML algorithms and application components
• Build scripts, tools, prototypes, and production-ready AI capabilities
• Fine-tune, adapt, and evaluate models for specific use cases
• Integrate LLMs, APIs, data pipelines, and AI application workflows
• Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar to accelerate development
• Contribute to the design of agentic AI safety and alignment solutions
• Evaluate emerging AI models, frameworks, and techniques
• Help shape CCai's technical direction and product capabilities

Skills

• About 5 years of experience in machine learning, AI engineering, applied AI, or related software development
• Strong Python programming and scripting skills
• Hands-on experience with machine learning or LLM-based systems
• Experience fine-tuning, adapting, or evaluating AI models
• Ability to build full AI applications, prototypes, or production components
• Familiarity with modern AI development tools and coding assistants
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a startup environment
• Experience with agentic AI systems, tool-calling, workflow orchestration, or multi-step AI applications
• Experience with AI safety, alignment, guardrails, red teaming, or model monitoring
• Familiarity with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenAI APIs, or Anthropic APIs
• Experience with RAG systems, embeddings, vector databases, or enterprise AI deployment
• Background in applied research, enterprise software, cybersecurity, or AI governance

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