Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer, BuildOps
CA$120-180k
+ Bonus and stock options
Management software for commercial contractors
Job no longer available
Management software for commercial contractors
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
CA$120-180k
+ Bonus and stock options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the system that helps commercial contractors shape the future of the trades.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years of experience in developing AI solutions preferably with LLMs
- 5+ years of experience in Full Stack software development
- 5+ years of experience in Python
- 3+ years of experience in Javascript/Typescript, Node.js
- Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy machine learning models
- Strong understanding of machine learning principles and algorithms
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, numpy or scikit-learn
- Experience with multi-variable non-linear optimization problems preferred
- You will be expected to shape and guide the AI/ML technology decisions of your squad, while contributing alongside them
- As an individual contributor, you are a role model to more junior engineers
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, profiling and performance monitoring in AWS environment
- Prior experience with Node.js, building features using REST and/or GraphQL APIs using Apollo preferred
- Prior knowledge or ability to quickly learn developing in a MLOps environment (MLflow or similar) preferred
- B.S., M.S. or PhD in computer science, engineering or related fields
What the job involves
- This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company
- As a member of the team, your primary focus will be to build and enhance AI and ML features in our industry-leading platform
- We are looking for a motivated self-starter who can work in a distributed team environment
- The day-to-day responsibilities are broad, and you will ultimately be responsible for building and shipping high-quality software that powers many businesses and shapes the maintenance industry
- Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using Python and Javascript
- Collect, clean, and analyze data to identify patterns and insights
- Explore and implement new AI techniques and algorithms
- Design and test experiments using Jupiter Notebooks
- LLM tuning based on manual and automated feedback
- Write quality scalable code with high test coverage and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions
- Propose recommendations, build prototypes, and provide feedback
- Work in tandem with the QA engineering team to ship quality and high-precision software
- Build and maintain automated unit tests: unit, integration and UI
- Co-own the short and long-term technical vision of your squad with your teammates
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers within your team and others
- Help improve the technical quality of our work through regular technical design, code reviews and automated testing
- Share your technical knowledge and expertise, promote using AI and ML methodology across the whole organization
- Communicate effectively with engineers, product managers, customers, partners, and other leaders
- Stay up-to-date on the latest AI technologies and trends
Our take
BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.
The company's strategic focus on sub-contractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.
In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. Recently; the company secured new funding and cemented its status as a unicorn. This is a sure sign of investors' confidence in the company's vision and its potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2025
$127m
SERIES C
May 2023
$50m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $225.8m
Company benefits
- Financial: Competitive base salary. Generous equity options. Performance bonuses for 95%+ employees. Bi- annual performance & compensation reviews. RRSP & 401k employee contribution plan.
- Health & Family: Health/dental/vision insurance as of Day 1. Paid parental leave. Life insurance + disability insurance. Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Other Perks: Flexible PTO. Home-office allowance. Hybrid flexibility. Access to awesome office spaces (in L A , Toronto, and Raleigh). Team retreats & off- sites.
Company HQ
Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Alok Chanani
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.
Steve Chew
(CSO)Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.
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