Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Who We Are
Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, AuditBoard is the leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform on the market. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: AuditBoard is top-rated on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights.
At AuditBoard, we inspire each other to innovate and are proud of what we are producing. We spend each day thinking of new ways to help our customers and contribute to the greater good of our company and our surrounding communities. We are all about assisting each other and breaking through barriers to create the most loved audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform by our customers. This is how we have become one of the 500 fastest-growing tech companies in North America for the sixth year in a row, as ranked by Deloitte!
Why This Role is Exciting
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Machine Learning Engineer to join our effort to push the frontiers of risk management. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), utilizing techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Few-Shot Learning, Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, Semantic Search, and Knowledge Distillation, etc. You will apply your expertise to build advanced AI/ML solutions, enhancing our AuditBoard product portfolio with features like chat systems, agentic workflows, intelligent data extraction, and personalized insights. If you're excited about leveraging modern AI/ML techniques to transform the industry, this role is for you. Join our customer-focused team dedicated to continuous learning and innovation.
Responsibilities
Build, ship, and own product features end-to-end
Work with designers, and product managers to create high-performing product features.
Apply a range of techniques—from classical ML to LLM-based approaches (RAG, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, semantic search)—with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
Write well-designed, maintainable, and testable code
Write clear and well-defined design documentation
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software bugs
Be product-minded and think about the customer
Stay updated on AI/ML advancements and explore new techniques and tools.
Participate in an Agile software development life cycle
Work with Python, JavaScript, Node.JS, Docker, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, etc
Attributes of a Successful Candidate:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
8 plus years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying machine learning models
Ability to write scalable production-quality code
Proficiency in classical machine learning methods and familiarity with newer techniques like LLMs
Excellent programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Keras, MXNet, or scikit-learn.
Familiarity with search/information retrieval, and ranking systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Analytically minded with a focus on metrics and evaluation
Motivation to work hard and always be learning
Preferred
Experience with Node.JS and modern ES6 or TypeScript
Experience working on SaaS web applications
Basic understanding of distributed systems
Bonus: Docker, Kubernetes experience, AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure
Our Company Values
Customer obsession: Apply relentless focus on listening to and understanding customers as the core of everything we do
Win, together: Drive to be the best while supporting each other’s success
Gritty resilience: Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, balancing immediate priorities with big-picture strategic goals
Personal improvement: Stay eager to share insights, seek feedback, and continuously learn
Constant innovation: Challenge the status quo and drive improvements
Perks*
Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America!
Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
Comprehensive employee health coverage (all locations)
401K with match (US) or pension with match (UK)
Competitive compensation & bonus program
Flexible Vacation (US exempt & CA) or 25 days (UK)
Time off for your birthday & volunteering
Employee resource groups
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
*perks may vary based on eligibility/location
Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.
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