AI Engineer

CellarTracker is the world's leading wine community. Wine enthusiasts use our platform to manage their collections, discover new wines, and share their experiences. We leverage advanced AI and machine learning technologies to enhance user experiences and provide insightful data about wines.

With a reach that includes millions of users, over 10 million reviews, and over 4 million unique wines , our team has grown from 5 to a dynamic ensemble of 20 over the last 2 years. As we embark on our next chapter, we're eager for you to contribute to our evolving narrative.

We are seeking a talented AI Engineer with full stack development expertise to join our team. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing AI-driven solutions that will revolutionize how our users interact with their wine collections. The ideal candidate is proficient in both front-end and back-end development and has substantial experience with Azure technologies. As an Azure-centric organization, we extensively utilize Azure OpenAI and other Azure capabilities to power our technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven features and applications using Azure OpenAI and other Azure capabilities.  As an example, imagine implementing a feature that allows users to interact with their wine collection through chat-based queries. 
• Work collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create seamless user experiences. 
• Build and maintain scalable and efficient back-end systems.  An example could be developing a robust API to support AI-driven insights and recommendations for wine pairing based on user preferences and historical data. 
• Integrate machine learning models and algorithms into production environments. 
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. 
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in AI and machine learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 
• Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, etc.). 
• Strong proficiency in back-end development (Node.js, SQL). 
• Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Azure AI Studio, Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions, Azure Synapse, etc. 
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.). 
• Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to unblock yourself. 
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with wine and a desire to lead in the category is a must.
• Previous experience working in a startup environment. 
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. 

Benefits

• Flexible, remote workplace
• Unlimited vacation
• Standard health benefits
• 401k