AI / LLM Engineer

About Edgetrace

Edgetrace is a Y Combinator-backed startup pioneering AI-powered video retrieval and analytics for critical industries. We are transforming a $25B+ market with innovative solutions for video understanding and persistent memory context systems. Our platform and APIs deliver advanced capabilities such as semantic search, automated video annotation, and actionable analytics, turning hours of footage into valuable insights.

Led by experts from AI at Cruise, xAI, and drone mapping technologies, we are building a world-class team to achieve our ambitious goals.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Founding AI/ML/LLM Engineer to join our pioneering team. In this role, you will work on advanced machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) models, leveraging large language models (LLMs) and big data to transform video analytics. Your work will involve translating cutting-edge research into performant, production-ready code to power our video understanding platform.

This is a rare opportunity to have a foundational role in shaping the AI/ML strategy and technology for a high-growth startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI/ML models, with a focus on NLP and LLMs, to enhance video understanding and analytics capabilities.
• Translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-ready implementations.
• Build and optimize algorithms for semantic search, query systems, and context-aware processing.
• Work with massive datasets to train, fine-tune, and evaluate models effectively.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI/ML models into the product stack.
• Stay ahead of advancements in AI/ML research and apply the latest techniques to our platform.
• Contribute to technical publications or patents to establish thought leadership.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering with expertise in NLP, LLMs, and working with big data.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Strong understanding of LLM architectures, including transformers, fine-tuning, and model optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to translate AI research into high-performance production code.
• Experience with search or query technologies is a plus (e.g., Elasticsearch, Lucene, or vector search).
• Knowledge of building scalable, distributed ML pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in a fast-paced, startup environment.

Preferred Skills

• Published research papers in AI/ML or related fields.
• Experience with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-based ML environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Expertise in optimizing AI/ML workflows for latency and scalability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunity to work on-site with a collaborative, innovative team.

Why Join Edgetrace?

• Work on impactful technology transforming critical industries.
• Collaborate directly with the founders and have a significant role in shaping the product.
• Join an early-stage, high-growth startup where your contributions have visible, tangible outcomes.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI and video technology and excited about building groundbreaking products from the ground up, we want to hear from you.