Machine Learning Scientist III (AI)

TL;DR

Machine Learning Scientist III (AI): Designing and implementing autonomous, multi-step agentic AI systems to revolutionize traveler experiences with an accent on agent architectures, tool-augmented reasoning, and memory management. Focus on building orchestration frameworks, optimizing LLM-tool integration, and developing rigorous evaluation benchmarks for reliability and safety.

Location: Austin, Texas (Flexible work model)

Salary: $137,500 – $192,500 (up to $220,000 based on performance)

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology platform that powers multiple travel brands to provide personalized experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and evaluate multi-step agentic AI systems capable of autonomous planning, tool use, and multi-agent collaboration.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art architectures such as ReAct, reflection loops, and chain-of-thought prompting.
• Develop agent orchestration frameworks for task decomposition, delegation, and failure recovery.
• Integrate LLMs with external tools, APIs, databases, and code execution environments.
• Define and own evaluation frameworks to measure reliability, latency, cost, and safety.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into production-grade AI solutions.

Requirements

• PhD, MS, or BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience deploying agentic or multi-step AI systems in production or research settings.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX).
• Experience with LLM APIs and orchestration libraries like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (E-Verify participant).

Nice to have

• Experience in the travel or e-commerce industry.
• Publications in top-tier ML conferences or journals.
• Patented inventions or contributions to open-source ML projects.
• Experience transitioning models from prototype to production.

Culture & Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work model with access to modern office spaces.
• Exciting travel perks, including travel discounts and wellness reimbursement.
• Generous time-off, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Inclusive culture focused on career development and belonging.