Principal Applied AI / ML Engineer
Posted
$308,000 – $423,500 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Partner with product, design, strategy & analytics, machine learning, and engineering leadership to define how AI can deliver transformational value and shape company-wide priorities.
- Build and lead deployment of AI systems (LLM fine-tuning, RLHF, agent frameworks) to demonstrate possibilities, accelerate adoption, and remove technical barriers as a "super IC".
- Shape the design of Faire’s technical ecosystem (event logging, data warehouses, feature stores, model serving) to ensure infrastructure is AI-ready, scalable, and optimized for rapid experimentation and reliable deployment.
- Prototype and deploy cutting-edge AI systems using LLMs, generative AI, and agentic frameworks, taking concepts from zero-to-one and helping teams productionize them.
- Mentor engineers and scientists across the organization, raising the technical bar through coaching, tooling, knowledge sharing, and design reviews.
Soft Skills
CommunicationInfluenceTwo-Sided Marketplace
Benefits
- Equity
- Health Insurance
- Hybrid Work
Culture
Mentorship ProgramHybrid WorkMission-DrivenCustomer-ObsessedTransparent Leadership
Requirements
Required: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Operations Research or related field (or equivalent experience)
Regions: Us
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About Faire
Industry: e-commerce
Size: medium
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers with products from around the world, using technology, data, and machine learning to empower small businesses. The company focuses on supporting local communities globally by enabling entrepreneurs to compete with larger entities.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $308,000 – $423,500 USD
Equity: Eligible for equity