Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Essential functions

• Own machine learning projects from problem definition through implementation

• Design and implement evaluation methodologies for AI and machine learning systems

• Create datasets, benchmarks, and metrics to measure model and product performance

• Evaluate and improve LLM-based systems, including RAG applications, agents, safety systems, and end-to-end AI products

• Analyze model behavior, identify failure modes, and recommend practical improvements

• Build and maintain ML pipelines, tooling, and evaluation infrastructure

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and research teams to translate business goals into measurable ML objectives

• Prototype and iterate rapidly to solve business and product challenges

• Communicate findings, trade-offs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering or a related field

• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and model evaluation

• Strong Python programming skills and experience with modern ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX

• Understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic systems, and LLM safety concepts

• Experience training, fine-tuning, or adapting machine learning models

• Experience working with Large Language Models beyond simple API integration

• Experience evaluating AI systems and translating results into actionable recommendations

• Experience building and maintaining machine learning systems and pipelines

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous problem spaces with incomplete requirements and limited data

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Would be a plus

• Experience designing benchmarks, evaluation frameworks, or automated evaluation systems

• Experience with distributed training or large-scale model inference

• Experience building reusable ML tooling and internal platforms

• Experience with cloud platforms and modern MLOps practices

• Experience working on user-facing AI products at scale

• Research experience or publications in machine learning or AI-related fields

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects

• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team

• Competitive salary

• Flexible schedule

• Professional development opportunities

About us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.