Machine Learning Engineer in Portland, Oregon - #70714 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70714

Machine Learning Engineer
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer to design and implement advanced AI systems capable of reasoning, learning, and performing complex, real-world tasks autonomously. This role will contribute to projects that push the limits of applied AI, such as intelligent decision-making and system optimization within dynamic, data-driven environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in modern machine learning, applied large language models, and scalable system design.

This role is fully remote.

Machine Learning Engineer Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy intelligent systems and multi-agent architectures that can reason, plan, and act autonomously in complex environments.
• Build and refine models that optimize decision-making, such as task allocation, recommendation, and matching systems.
• Apply deep learning, reinforcement learning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) methods to improve accuracy and adaptability of AI-based applications.
• Develop scalable frameworks for integrating large language models with internal APIs, tools, and external data sources.
• Create structured prompts, pipelines, and model evaluation processes to ensure reliability and quality across AI workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, data science, and product teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-impact AI solutions.
• Implement robust monitoring, testing, and safety mechanisms for production-grade machine learning systems.
• Contribute to architectural discussions around distributed systems, performance optimization, and AI safety best practices.
• Stay current with emerging trends in autonomous systems, LLM frameworks, and responsible AI development.

Machine Learning Engineer Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with large language models (e.g., GPT, Claude, Llama) and related frameworks.
• Proven track record developing and deploying agentic or autonomous AI systems in production environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML/AI libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or CrewAI.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, model fine-tuning, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience designing data-driven architectures and integrating AI models with APIs, databases, or real-time systems.
• Knowledge of reinforcement learning, planning agents, and multi-modal AI concepts.
• Familiarity with modern data infrastructure tools (e.g., dbt, Airbyte, Kinesis, or similar).
• Background in building and scaling containerized applications using microservices, REST, or GraphQL.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).

Compensation: (DOE)

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