Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning at SmarterDx in Remote (United States)

Job description

• We are looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to help us build a best in class ML Ecosystem to advance our product suite with clinical AI. The ideal candidate works exceptionally well across disciplines and delivers high quality outcomes continuously, with a relentless focus on reliable systems and developer experience.
• **This role is fully remote within the US**

Responsibilities

• Build and scale machine-learning driven features across multiple products
• Design reusable architecture that powers and accelerates machine learning development across the company
• Set the standard for development and ML practices at SmarterDx and mentor other engineers

Requirements

• 10+ years of development experience with a focus on Machine Learning and Engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in machine learning libraries (Pytorch, Tensorflow)
• Experience with managing the full model production lifecycle, including deployment, release, and post-launch monitoring
• Experience working with a diverse, cross-disciplinary team to integrate machine learning into product features
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and their machine learning services
• Experience project managing a small team using a modern agile methodology
• Experiencing influencing a cross-disciplinary organization to adopt best practices
• Strong understanding of data engineering and architecture principles
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for solving challenging problems in a team environment
• You're a former startup founder, or have been the first engineering hire at a startup
• Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
• Experience with end-to-end machine learning project lifecycle, from data collection and model training to deployment and monitoring
• Deployment of LLM systems into production environments
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the machine learning community

Skills

Required

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
• Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
• Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Unlimited PTO & 11 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
• 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
• Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
• Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.
• $230,000 to $250,000 base salary