What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer (ML/AI) position at State Affairs?
Job Title :
Staff Software Engineer - ML / AI
Location :
San Francisco, California [or Miami, Florida]
We are an In-person company. Not hiring for remote roles.
We won't be able to sponsor work permits / visas at this time.
Company Overview :
State Affairs is a media company delivering nonpartisan, statehouse news and intelligence across the country. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior ML / AI Engineer to work on the design, development, and implementation of our Machine Learning solutions. This person will work directly with the Head of Engineering and Product to build scalable, extensible AI solutions with emphasis on innovation and quality.
Job Description :
As a Senior Engineer at State Affairs, you will work with a team of ML / AI engineers in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient product features using cutting edge Machine Learning and Generative AI technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations.
Responsibilities :
- Lead the team to deliver state-of-the-art ML / AI solutions for the most complex problems customers are facing on the platform
- You will scale distributed applications, make architectural trade-offs applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns, write code, and deliver with speediness and quality.
- Work on the design and development of Machine Learning Models, LLMs for complex web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior research engineers in utilizing advanced machine learning techniques for critical business problems
- Own end-to-end model development and deployment at scale
- Represent State Affairs in academic and industry circles by showcasing our innovation, data products and scientific expertise in bringing game-changing data products to market
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our technical stack and business strategy.
Qualifications :
Join us at State Affairs and lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that drive our business forward.
What We Offer :
About State Affairs :
At State Affairs, we believe access to trustworthy information is critical for a functioning democracy. Our mission is to provide nonpartisan news and intelligence about the power centers of state government. Our unbiased coverage and cutting-edge tools are essential for policymakers, government officials, business leaders, and engaged private citizens, enabling them to perform their jobs, make better decisions, and hold their government accountable.
State Affairs believes deeply in diversity — in all its forms — and strives to represent all voices in our coverage and on our team, no matter what side of the political aisle they sit on. As an editorially independent news organization, we want to be your trusted source of state capitol news.
