Engineering Structures Jobs in Lenexa Kansas Remote

We are seeking a Substation CAD Designer to support engineering teams delivering critical power infrastructure and substation projects.

This role is ideal for professionals with a strong drafting and design background in substations, using AutoCAD Electrical and SDS (Substation Design Suite) to produce and update technical drawings and design documentation.

This is a hands-on CAD design position, working closely with engineering teams to develop high-quality substation design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and modify substation design drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and SDS
• Support the creation of electrical schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, and design documentation
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure drawings meet project standards and technical requirements
• Assist with the development of design packages and drawing sets for substation projects
• Review design inputs and update drawings based on engineering guidance and project requirements
• Coordinate with project teams to maintain accuracy and consistency across project deliverables
• Support the preparation of as-built drawings and final design documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvements in CAD standards, processes, and drawing quality

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of experience using AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience using SDS (Substation Design Suite) in substation projects
• Background producing substation design drawings and technical documentation
• Ability to work in a CAD design or drafting capacity within power or substation engineering projects

Substation industry experience is required. Candidates without substation experience will not be considered.

Preferred Background

• Diploma or Associate Degree in:
• Drafting
• Engineering Design Technology
• Electrical Design Technology

This position is open to those in the following locations;

• Overland Park, KS
• Ann Arbor, MI
• Bloomington, MN
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Houston, TX
• Orlando, FL
• Phoenix, AZ
• Raleigh/Cary, NC
• Tualatin, OR
• Arlington, VA
• Atlanta, GA
• Burlington (Boston), MA
• Chattanooga, TN
• Chicago, IL
• Irvine, CA
• Jacksonville, FL
• Walnut Creek, CA
• Austin, TX
• College Station, TX
• Creve Coeur (St. Louis), MO
• Gaithersburg, MD
• Wilminigton, DE

An Electrical Engineer job in Overland Park, Kansas is available courtesy of Akkodis. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and overseeing the implementation of electrical systems in construction projects. Your expertise in electrical engineering principles, system design, and project management will be instrumental in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable electrical solutions that meet project requirements and adhere to industry standards.

100% Employer Paid Benefits and generous pay/bonus

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Conduct site survey, perform electrical risk identification, support any additional preliminary works, test fits and gather major electrical equipment budget/lead time from equipment vendor.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, considering project specifications, codes, and industry best practices.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD software, ensuring accuracy, compliance with codes, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop tender & construction drawings/documents, carry out value engineering, end customer approval process (electrical system studies, reliability studies, cause & effect studies, RFQ compliance, EHS compliance).
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors and other project stakeholders to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into building designs and test fits, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring coordination of MEP systems.
• To issue drawings revision (as and when required), response to site technical query (STQ), site inspection as needed, drive electrical commissioning process and manged as-built drawings.
• For testing and commissioning plans – implement and review T&C plans, and applying relevant codes and standards of electrical tests that are essentially performed for electrical systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or significant electrical design experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry, with a focus on building electrical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and electrical engineering software, as well as knowledge of electrical system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
• Strong understanding of electrical system design principles, codes, and standards, with the ability to develop innovative and efficient solutions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to integrate electrical systems into building designs successfully.
• Knowledgeable in medium voltage electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS and transfer switches.
• Knowledgeable in short circuit coordination and arc flash studies

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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The Lead Estimator accurately estimates the cost, resources, and labor needed to complete projects within the assigned Business Unit. Leads and mentors

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and properly vets all bid opportunities to ensure viability. Reviews the bid calendar and schedules bid reviews
• Attends pre-bid meetings and job walks, ensuring sufficient understanding of the job scope
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, and addenda accurately.
• Review historical production rates, material pricing, and equipment utilization.
• Applies all collected information to the job bid to ensure accuracy
• Intentionally collects information through available channels and applies it to the bidding process to deliver an accurate, well-organized, detailed, and timely bid
• Performs project takeoffs using BlueBeam
• Recommends profitability for estimated projects
• Presents bids to customers
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders (including Project Managers, Field Operations, and Customers) regarding the bid. Supports project handoff to the assigned Project Manager
• operations, and customers
• Provides excellent client service and encourages growth and repeat business by establishing and maintaining successful business relationships
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
• Ability to perform required mathematical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, time management, ability to meet deadlines, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand and use multiple platforms (internally and externally) to manage projects (HCSS, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications
• Knowledge of structural and flatwork

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field preferred
• 7-10 years of experience estimating for a self-performing GC or specialty subcontractor
• First-hand field experience is a plus

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed must be met by the incumbent in this role to perform the job's essential functions successfully, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to safely navigate active job sites around heavy equipment and in varying weather conditions

Other Requirements

• Full-time, In-Person hours required; most work will be performed on weekdays during regular business hours
• Some travel to M&H office locations may be required.

Earth Contact Products (ECP), headquartered in Olathe, KS, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and anchoring solutions. For over 25 years, ECP has built a trusted reputation by partnering with contractors, engineers, and property owners nationwide to deliver durable and innovative solutions for structural challenges. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing a wide range of products, including resistance piers, helical piles, and basement waterproofing systems, all produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. ECP is committed to providing technical support and custom fabrication services, ensuring their products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Join ECP for an opportunity to be part of a growing company that is transforming the industry with cutting-edge solutions.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Sales Manager in the Waterproofing Division, based in Olathe, KS. The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, driving sales growth, and identifying new partnership opportunities. The role involves conducting market research, setting sales goals, designing strategic plans for the waterproofing division, and leading a team to achieve set objectives. The candidate will collaborate with engineers and contractors and provide support to clients to ensure solutions meet their specifications. Regular reporting and coordination within the company will also be integral to the position.

• Proven experience in sales, account management, and client relationship building
• Strong knowledge of basement waterproofing, foundation repair solutions, and related products
• Leadership and team management skills, with a track record of achieving sales targets
• Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Analytical skills for market research and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to work on-site and willingness to travel as required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Experience working in manufacturing or construction industries is a plus

• Compliance with Health & Safety Regulations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to environmental health and safety within the facility
• Manage federal, state, and local outside agencies for routine safety inspections, including compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead local safety and environmental programs and provide direction for facility
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental health and safety and advise management on emerging trends and changes in regulations, assisting in the implementation of necessary measures to maintain compliance
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and procedures
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure proper onsite management and offsite disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes to protect water quality and comply with applicable regulations
• Conduct daily activities including incident review, risk assessment, action item tracking, reporting, 5S/CI events, and project tracking
• Working with Business Unit Safety Manager, implement enterprise-wide and business unit safety activities
• Risk Assessment
• Manage local Safety and Environmental programs and provide direction for corrections and improvements as needed
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for the facility to assess compliance with safety regulations and internal policies; provide recommendations and guidance for corrective actions as needed
• Develop and implement safety protocols, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to assess the effectiveness of emergency protocols and ensure employees are prepared
• Investigates and reviews safety related incidents and reports, including reports for insurance carriers
• Drive closure of recommendations to reduce identified risks
• Communication and Documentation
• Establish and implement facility and organizational safety communications to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and safety initiatives
• Develop, deliver, and track environmental and safety training, including hazardous material handling, new employee orientation, emergency response, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage to increase awareness and understanding of safety practices
• Maintain exact records and documentation related to safety programs, incidents, inspections, and training activities
• Develop, manage, and check monthly metrics and audits for EHS
• Prepare reports and presentations on safety performance, trends, and recommendations for management
• Regularly communicate with leadership on projects, ongoing issues, and opportunities
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and machinery to identify potential safety hazards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to enhance workplace safety
• Champion initiatives that identify and communicate facility risk exposure and prioritize risk reduction needs
• Champion and participate in safety and employee engagement initiatives
• Support facility-wide continuous improvement and 5S efforts
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce or eliminate waste by reducing process waste, reducing, and recycling
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

• 7+ years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety manufacturing environment

• Experience in Lockout/Tag out programs and machine guarding
• Experience with forklift training
• In depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and standards (OSHA, EPA)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and associated safety hazards
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Training and facilitation experience and capability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex safety concepts to diverse audiences
• Analytical mindset with the proven ability to assess risks, identify trends, interpret operational needs, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Problem solving and data analysis skills (8D, 5Y, statistics)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and coach stakeholders at varying levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple project simultaneously
• Proficiency in using software applications and tools for safety reporting, data analysis, and documentation
• Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Certified Safety professional, preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification, preferred

• Onsite; plant and office environment.
• Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noise

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

Readily Available Interim Customer Support Lead | VC-Backed B2B Healthtech SaaS | Boston (Hybrid)

The Client

This client is an AI-powered healthtech startup born out of a multi-year collaboration between leading academic medical centers and top-tier engineering institutions in Europe. This business has developed patented algorithms and a proprietary clinical database to help practitioners improve ultrasound screening accuracy, reduce diagnostic errors, and optimize care pathways for expectant mothers. With a clear mission to expand access to high-quality women's and children's health outcomes through technology, they are now scaling rapidly across the United States; partnering with major clinical networks and onboarding new health system clients at an accelerating pace.

The Role

This is an opportunity to own and build a support function at a company experiencing hypergrowth in the US market. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is for someone who sees a blank slate as an opportunity. The customer base is scaling rapidly and this position will be responsible for building the support function that grows with it. The right candidate will be hands-on, close to the product and customers before building out the systems, tooling, and team capable of sustaining growth without compromising the experience

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets and calls directly to build deep product knowledge and earn customer trust
• Design and implement the core support ticket infrastructure: SLAs, escalation paths, and cross-functional workflows with Engineering and Product
• Optimize the CRM/ticketing environment (automations, reporting, routing) and build out a self-serve knowledge base including FAQs and troubleshooting guides
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating support patterns and user feedback into actionable product insights
• Define and track key operational KPIs and build automations to drive ongoing efficiency
• Champion team autonomy and maintain quality standards throughout a period of significant scale

What We Need to See (Essential)

• 3-5 years of B2B SaaS experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, or Operations
• Experience in implementing modern support/ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Pylon or similar)
• Proficiency in maintaining & utilizing ticketing CRMs
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in hypergrowth environments and build processes from zero
• Comfort working across time zones (specifically West Coast)
• Genuine alignment with the company's mission in women's and children's health

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environment
• Familiarity with building or scaling a support function at a Series A-C stage company
• Experience with CRM automation and reporting

Location: Hybrid

Package: $60-80 per hour

Duration: 4 months

Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA