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About This Role
### Who You Are
You are a talented, hands\-on researcher who thrives in a fast\-paced environment, is self\-directed, a team player, and knows how to get things done efficiently. You have deep understanding of the transformer architecture, have strong python and tensor programming skills, have a vision for AI beyond linear sequences, and you believe in "the scaling law". You can translate high\-level goals into concrete research and implementation steps, set an approach, and follow through. When it's time to explain your ideas, you bring clarity to complex technical issues. You are not afraid of confronting new ideas, and you are eager to share your knowledge with the team. You use these skills to create real\-world benefits for our researchers, engineers, and millions of users, and you are excited to help advance our effort to push the state of the art of AI that understands and generates 3D worlds.
### Who We Are
At Meshy, we believe 3D creation should be boundless and accessible. Our mission statement is simple: unleash creativity. We built a full pipeline for 3D content ranging from text / image to 3D, texturing, texture editing, animation rigging, etc. We also built a vibrant community for our creators, where people can share their work, take inspiration from others, and even use it as an asset marketplace for their games and prototypes. We are the market leader in 3D generative AI, recognized as the No.1 in popularity among 3D AI tools (according to 2024 A16Z Games survey), and we generate real value and is used by enterprises (including Meta, Square Enix, Deepmind, etc.) and millions of end users. Meshy is used in game and film production, in 3D printing, in industrial product design, in enablement of novel product features such as user\-generated content, and even in training and simulation for robotics and physical AI.
### Your next challenge
As a core member of the team of research scientists and machine learning engineers at Meshy, you will drive the development of our core 3D\-native generative foundational model. In this role, you will join our foundational research to advance 3D AI, apply learnings from other fields of ML, and pushing the state of the art. You will also work towards long\-term ambitious research goals, while identifying intermediate milestones.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Design, train, and refine large\-scale 3D generative models from covering pre\-training, post\-training, and emerging paradigms in diffusion, flow matching, and multi\-modal learning.
- Bridge the gap between cutting\-edge research and product, deploy models in real products used by millions of creators, using human feedback and creative evaluation.
- Create novel model architectures to make 3D generation faster, higher\-quality, and more controllable.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and systems teams to build scalable training, and data pipelines across GPU clusters and cloud environments.
- Bring engineering discipline into an fast\-paced research environment: elegant code, reproducible experiments, and building software as a team.
- Share insights and breakthroughs through internal demos, open\-source contributions, or technical reports that advance the field of 3D generative AI.
### What We're Looking For
- Strong engineering skills in Python and deep learning frameworks (preferably PyTorch); comfortable moving between research prototypes and production systems.
- Familiar with Transformers and modern generative AI models (Diffusion / flow matching, VAE, etc.).
- Curiosity and passion for multi\-modal AI, and have an intuitive understanding of how models perceive, represent, and generate 3D worlds.
- Familiar with high performance training on large scale infrastructure (e.g., SLURM, Ray, k8s) is a plus.
- Contributions to popular open\-source machine learning projects or publications in top\-tier CV / ML conferences is a plus.
### A Little More about meshy.ai
Trusted by Meta, Square Enix, Deepmind and more, Meshy is redefining 3D creation with generative AI. We empower artists, designers, engineers, hobbyists, and makers to bring immersive worlds, characters, and experiences to reality in minutes instead of months.
In addition to our core mission of unleashing creativity, we build a culture that we enjoy and are proud of. Here are some highlights:
- We value intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge. We are a global team of generative\-AI pioneers, computer\-graphics veterans, and product builders who believe human expression and enjoyment is the ultimate frontier of computing.
- We care deeply about our work, our users, and each other. Empathy and passion drive us forward. We have a culture of directness and truthfulness, therefore we value constructive criticism. Being direct and truthful is the most sincere form of trust and care.
- We trust our instincts and are not afraid to take bold risks. Meshy was born from a few\-hour prototype, a bold pivot for a team that had very little experience in AI. Innovation requires courage.
- We have a keen eye for quality and aesthetics. Our products are not just functional but also beautiful. The same aesthetics permeate through our culture, our code and are the same: functional and beautiful.
### Interview process
- You will first be contacted by our recruiter.
- Soon afterwards, you will receive an online assessment on some theory questions and some simple numpy coding questions.
- We will then schedule a 45 minutes \- 2 hr interview slot for a technical coding round. The questions will revolve around tensor / array programming in PyTorch \& some practical hands\-on training exercise in our GPU\-enabled jupyter notebook.
- Finally, you will be invited for a 3 hr onsite interview where we'd like you to present a previous work that you are proud of, then you will demonstrate your learning skills and versatility in a peer paper\-reading \& implementation session with one of our researchers. Finally, you will talk to one of our leaders and our CEO about our culture, your background, and whether we have matching vibes.
### Locations and work environment and compensation
Join our Sunnyvale headquarters! This is a fully in\-office position where you will be an integral part of our daily operations. Enjoy a vibrant work environment, daily interactions with leadership, and all the perks of working in the heart of Silicon Valley.
We are a fast paced startup and we work hard. You need to be able to:
- communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- observe details at close range.
- work under deadlines.
The base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $300,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Salary Context
This $175K-$300K range is above the 75th percentile for AI/ML Engineer roles in our dataset (median: $180K across 1841 roles with salary data).
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About This Role
AI/ML Engineers build and deploy machine learning models in production. They work across the full ML lifecycle: data pipelines, model training, evaluation, and serving infrastructure. The role has evolved significantly over the past two years. Where ML Engineers once spent most of their time on model architecture, the job now tilts heavily toward inference optimization, cost management, and integrating LLM capabilities into existing systems. Companies want engineers who can ship production systems, and the experimenter-only role is fading fast.
Day-to-day, you're writing training pipelines, debugging data quality issues, setting up evaluation frameworks, and figuring out why your model performs differently in staging than it did on your dev set. The best ML engineers are obsessive about reproducibility and measurement. They instrument everything. They know that a model is only as good as the data feeding it and the infrastructure serving it.
Across the 3,708 AI roles we're tracking, AI/ML Engineer positions make up 70% of the market. At Meshy LLC, this role fits into their broader AI and engineering organization.
Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.
What the Work Looks Like
A typical week might include: debugging a data pipeline that's silently dropping 3% of training examples, running A/B tests on a new model version, writing documentation for a feature flag system that lets you roll back model deployments, and reviewing a junior engineer's PR for a new evaluation metric. Meetings tend to be cross-functional since ML touches product, engineering, and data teams.
Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.
Skills Required
Python and PyTorch dominate the requirements. Most roles expect experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or JAX. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) has become a top-3 skill requirement as companies integrate LLMs into their products. Docker and Kubernetes show up in about a third of postings, reflecting the production focus of the role.
Beyond the core stack, employers increasingly want experience with experiment tracking tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases), feature stores, and vector databases. Fine-tuning experience is valuable but less common than you'd think from reading Twitter. Most production LLM work is RAG and prompt engineering, not fine-tuning. If you have both, you're in a strong position.
Companies that are serious about AI/ML hiring tend to post specific infrastructure details in the job description: the frameworks they use, their model serving stack, their data pipeline tools. Vague postings that just say 'ML experience required' without specifics are often companies that haven't figured out what they need yet.
Compensation Benchmarks
AI/ML Engineer roles pay a median of $218,750 based on 3,817 positions with disclosed compensation. Mid-level AI roles across all categories have a median of $200,000. This role's midpoint ($237K) sits 9% above the category median. Disclosed range: $175K to $300K.
Across all AI roles, the market median is $217,500. Top-quartile compensation starts at $272,100. The 90th percentile reaches $325,000. For comparison, the highest-paying categories include AI Safety ($300,000) and Research Engineer ($280,000). By seniority level: Entry: $120,000; Mid: $200,000; Senior: $230,000; Director: $272,150; VP: $250,000.
Meshy LLC AI Hiring
Meshy LLC has 3 open AI roles right now. They're hiring across AI/ML Engineer. Based in US. Compensation range: $300K - $300K.
Location Context
AI roles in Austin pay a median of $214,343 across 87 tracked positions.
Career Path
Common paths into AI/ML Engineer roles include Data Scientist, Software Engineer, Research Engineer.
From here, career progression typically leads toward ML Architect, AI Engineering Manager, Principal ML Engineer.
The fastest path into ML engineering is through software engineering with a self-directed ML education. A CS degree helps, but production engineering skills matter more than academic credentials. Build something that works, deploy it, and measure it. That portfolio project is worth more than a Coursera certificate. For career growth, the fork comes around the senior level: go deep on technical complexity (staff/principal track) or move into managing ML teams.
What to Expect in Interviews
Expect system design questions around ML pipelines: how you'd build a training pipeline for a specific use case, handle data drift, or design A/B testing infrastructure for model deployments. Coding rounds typically involve Python, with emphasis on data manipulation (pandas, numpy) and algorithm implementation. Take-home assignments often ask you to build an end-to-end ML pipeline from raw data to deployed model.
When evaluating opportunities: Companies that are serious about AI/ML hiring tend to post specific infrastructure details in the job description: the frameworks they use, their model serving stack, their data pipeline tools. Vague postings that just say 'ML experience required' without specifics are often companies that haven't figured out what they need yet.
AI Hiring Overview
The AI job market has 3,708 open positions tracked in our dataset. By seniority: 102 entry-level, 1,705 mid-level, 1,469 senior, and 432 leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level). Remote roles make up 14% of the market (508 positions). The remaining 3,180 roles require on-site or hybrid attendance.
The market median for AI roles is $217,500. Top-quartile compensation starts at $272,100. The 90th percentile reaches $325,000. Highest-paying categories: AI Safety ($300,000 median, 21 roles); Research Engineer ($280,000 median, 147 roles); AI Architect ($254,798 median, 67 roles).
Demand for AI/ML Engineers has been strong and consistent. Unlike some AI roles that spike with hype cycles, ML engineering is a foundational need. Every company deploying AI models needs people who can keep them running, and the gap between research prototypes and production systems keeps growing.
The AI Job Market Today
The AI job market spans 3,708 open positions across 16 role categories. The largest categories by volume: AI/ML Engineer (2,605), Data Scientist (310), AI Software Engineer (259). These three account for the majority of open positions, though smaller categories often have higher per-role compensation because of specialized skill requirements.
The seniority mix tells a story about where AI teams are in their maturity. Entry-level roles (102) are outnumbered by mid-level (1,705) and senior (1,469) positions, reflecting that most companies are past the 'build a team from scratch' phase and need experienced engineers who can ship production systems. Leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level) total 432 positions, representing the bottleneck between technical execution and organizational strategy.
Remote work availability sits at 14% of all AI roles (508 positions), with 3,180 requiring on-site or hybrid attendance. The remote share has stabilized after the post-pandemic correction. Senior and specialized roles (Research Scientist, ML Architect) are more likely to be remote-eligible than entry-level positions, partly because experienced hires have more negotiating power and partly because these roles require less hands-on mentorship.
AI compensation is structured in clear tiers. The market median sits at $217,500. Top-quartile roles start at $272,100, and the 90th percentile reaches $325,000. These figures include base salary with disclosed compensation. Total compensation (including equity, bonuses, and sign-on) runs 20-40% higher at companies that offer those components.
Category matters for compensation. AI Safety roles lead at $300,000 median, while Prompt Engineer roles sit at $140,000. The spread between highest and lowest-paying categories reflects the premium on specialized technical skills versus broader analytical roles.
The most in-demand skills across all AI postings: Python (1,890 postings), Aws (1,103 postings), Azure (877 postings), Rag (855 postings), Gcp (631 postings), Prompt Engineering (560 postings), Pytorch (545 postings), Claude (498 postings). Python dominates, appearing in the vast majority of role descriptions regardless of category. Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) is the second most common requirement. The newer entrants to the top skills list (RAG, vector databases, LLM APIs) reflect the shift from traditional ML toward generative AI applications.
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