AI/ML Engineer (CAE)

Location: On-site in San Francisco, CA, United States; candidates must work from the San Francisco office

Salary: $150,000–$250,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage, venture-backed AI startup developing computer-aided engineering solutions for the AI era.

What you will do

• Research, design, and develop AI/ML algorithms for simulation, design automation, and computer-aided engineering.
• Build scalable AI solutions and integrate models into CAE workflows and infrastructure.
• Improve model accuracy, analyze outputs, and address system-level performance bottlenecks.
• Guide AI/ML projects from research and prototyping through production deployment.
• Contribute to MLOps practices and robust end-to-end AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate with applied AI and mechanical engineering experts to improve simulation and design workflows.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML models, with impact in applied engineering or scientific domains.
• 2+ years of technical leadership guiding AI/ML projects from research to production.
• Proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow.
• Experience with sequential, spatial, or physics-informed data, including time series, mesh data, or simulation outputs.
• Familiarity with MLOps and end-to-end AI/ML system development, from prototyping to scalable deployment.
• Strong understanding of simulation, modeling, and optimization, plus a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAE, CAD, or PLM tools such as Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to make a foundational impact at an early-stage, venture-backed startup.
• Close collaboration with applied AI and mechanical engineering experts.
• Visa sponsorship available.