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CHIEF AI ENGINEER

Harnham

New York, NY
Full Time
Executive
300k-350k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Harnham is partnering with a new client that builds AI platforms which enhance performance by delivering real-time relevance at critical points in the customer journey. Using intelligent systems and a global digital commerce framework, the platform powers high-volume interactions between millions of users and major brands. Following a significant valuation increase in early 2025, they are expanding rapidly across international markets, particularly in AI. The AI engineering team builds scalable, data-driven solutions that personalize user experiences and equip marketers with actionable insights, all while working with large-scale infrastructure and diverse technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with product managers and engineers to align on business goals, define machine learning challenges, and design effective ML solutions.
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models, including building data pipelines, orchestrating ML workflows, and optimizing system performance and reliability.
  • Maintain a robust codebase by writing well-tested code, covering both functional and non-functional aspects such as unit, integration, and load testing.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and advancements in deep learning, experiment with new model concepts, and run both offline and online evaluations.
  • Actively share knowledge through internal presentations, tech talks, and by promoting best practices in engineering and technology use.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Machine Learning or a related field.
  • Over 10 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying production-ready machine learning systems, covering the full model lifecycle-training, tuning, deployment, serving, and monitoring.
  • Experience with advertising technologies such as real-time bidding, auction models, dynamic pricing, recommendation engines, multi-armed bandits, and causal inference techniques is preferred.
  • Expertise in cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), machine learning orchestration tools like Kubeflow, TensorFlow, and the use of Feature Stores in live environments.
  • Experience scaling out MLE teams as tech lead or manager is preferred.
  • Commercial experience with big tech companies and scaling startups is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in advertising with real-time bidding, auction models, dynamic pricing, recommendation engines, multi-armed bandits, and causal inference techniques.
  • Experience scaling out MLE teams as tech lead or manager.

Benefits & Perks

  • The compensation package contains a base salary, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Job Details

Posted AtJul 13, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary300k-350k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About Harnham

Website

harnham.com

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Human Resources Consulting Services

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