Data Science

Kyiv, Ukraine

We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI R&D (within a new product) team that pushes the frontiers of artificial intelligence. The team is at the cutting edge of developing AI solutions that drive our new product’s strategic goals and industry leadership.
If you are passionate about AI research and eager to work on innovative projects, then look no further — this is the right job for you.

In this role, you will:

• Dive into cutting-edge AI challenges across multiple domains, including but not limited to generative AI, LLMs, and beyond. You’ll explore and experiment with highly complex, unproven methodologies, embracing the unknown to push the boundaries of what’s possible
• Design, implement, and optimize AI solutions for diverse and often unconventional problems. Your work will involve translating innovative research findings into functional prototypes and scalable solutions, with a focus on solving what others might deem impossible
• Collaborate with our AI Discovery Manager, other engineers, and data scientists to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows. Engage in the team’s discussions and strategy development, generate ideas, drive projects, and contribute actively to both ongoing and new initiatives
• Run ambitious experiments, analyze results, and refine models to ensure performance and accuracy. You’ll use data-driven insights to inform research directions while continuously improving algorithmic approaches, fearlessly tackling failure to achieve breakthroughs
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and machine learning. Share knowledge and present findings to the rest of the team

Skills you’ll need to bring:

• Programming Languages: Python
• LLM skills: Proficiency in working with large language models
• LLM Fine-tuning: Experience in fine-tuning pre-trained language models for specific tasks or domains
• LLM Frameworks and Tools: Langchain / Llama Index or other + familiarity with other relevant frameworks such as Transformers, GPT-Index, or FAISS
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Py Torch, Tensor Flow, transformers (Hugging Face)
• Cloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
• Automated AI & Analytics (AWS Sage Maker / Google AI Platform / Azure Machine Learning or Weights and Biases (W&B))
• At least an Intermediate level of English

As a plus:

• Dev Ops & MLOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes
• Be an active contributor to open-source projects, with a focus on identifying and fixing bugs, as well as addressing vulnerabilities in AI tools
• Experience in developing personal projects or startups within the AI domain
  Swift Coding
• Experience in consultancy or pre-sale activities on a large scale, with a proven track record of advising clients, identifying opportunities, and delivering solutions in diverse environments
• Experience in LLM-optimization
• Familiarity with multi-modal models combining text, image, and/or audio
• Experience with LLM-powered chatbots and conversational AI systems
• 3D Deep Learning
• Have done scientific publications

Meet a fellow Mac Pawian

What We Offer

‎We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against russian aggression

• We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war.

We are committed to our veterans

• Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.

Hybrid work model

• Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process. We also rent space in the Promprylad Coworking in Ivano-Frankivsk and reimburse the costs of renting a coworking space in any other city. If you decide to work at home, we cover the costs spent on your workspace organization: portable power stations, power banks, etc.

Your health always comes first

• We guarantee life insurance starting on your first working day. Besides, we cover 100% of your medical insurance costs and 50% for your dependents. We also cover dental and massages and offer a 50% refund for psychotherapy.

Flexible working hours

• You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/clock out because Mac Paw is built on trust and cooperation.

Space to grow both professionally and personally

• Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, we got you. Education budget, annual development reviews, free English classes, and regular lectures. We also offer personal coaching with organizational coaches.

Teams we are proud of

• We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.

Office designed for people (and pets)

• Our office has it all. A spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around. A gym for recreation, fitness, and yoga. Cozy kitchens with coffee, snacks, and lunches. Sleeping/meditation rooms. A terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office, and you are welcome to bring your pets to the office (we have separate floors for cats and dogs).

Time-off policy that covers life’s needs

• 20 vacation days, unlimited paid sick leaves, x Days (2 days a month to work on side projects), days for personal time-off designed to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with Mac Paw.

Join social initiatives with Mac Paw Cares

• Mac Paw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in and spend up to 24 working days per year making the world a better place.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds.

• We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. Mac Paw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.