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Foundation Robotics Labs Inc.

<div>About Us 
Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team.
Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite &mdash; it's your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work. 
Our Culture 
We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture. 
Who should join: 
<ul><li>
You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.</li><li>
You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.</li><li>
You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.</li><li>
You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to &ldquo;fix&rdquo; it.</li><li>
You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.</li></ul> 
Why are We Hiring for this Role: 
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Design, develop, and optimize reinforcement learning algorithms for real-time control and locomotion of humanoid robots.</li><li>
Integrate learned policies into real-world robot platforms with hardware-in-the-loop validation.</li><li>
Collaborate with mechanical, perception, and embedded systems teams to ensure tight integration between hardware and software.</li><li>
Apply advanced techniques such as curriculum learning, domain randomization, and sim2real transfer to improve policy generalization.</li><li>
Analyze and optimize control performance with a focus on robustness, energy efficiency, and adaptability.</li><li>
Contribute to the continuous development of our in-house RL training pipelines and tooling.</li></ul> 
What Kind of Person We Are Looking For: 
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2+ years of experience in machine learning (NNs, LVMs) and reinforcement learning applied to robotics or similar realtime environments.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with physics simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Lab).</li><li>
Proficiency in Python and C++ for algorithm development and deployment.</li><li>
Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).</li><li>
Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 and real-time robotic systems.</li><li>
strong software development experience, including CI/CD, unit testing, etc.</li><li>
Strong understanding of classical and modern control theory, locomotion dynamics, etc.</li><li>
Experience deploying RL algorithms on physical robots.</li><li>
Experience with high-performance computing for distributed training.</li><li>
Contributions to open-source RL, ML or robotics projects.</li><li>
M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul> 
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.</div>

AI Engineer (RL & WBC)

Realign

<div>San Francisco, California 94016 Posted March 12th, 2026
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 <div>Job Type: Contract
Job Category: IT
Job Description
Role: Sr. AI/ML Engineer<ul><li> Experience &ndash; 10+ Years</li><li> Location - San Francisco, CA &ndash; LOCALS Only</li></ul><div>
Required Qualifications 
<ul><li>Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI orchestration.</li><li>Strong understanding of Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar platforms.</li><li>Experience deploying AI in regulated environments.</li><li>Hands-on architectural and engineering leadership capabilities.</li><li>Strong communication skills with VP/Senior Director stakeholders.</li></ul>
 Preferred Qualifications 
<ul><li>12+ years in AI/ML, data engineering, or digital transformation.</li><li>Prior experience leading enterprise AI programs.</li><li>Utility domain experience (wildfire, grid, operations).</li><li>Knowledge of Responsible AI frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001).</li></ul> 

Roles &amp; Responsibilities 
Role Overview 
Utilities are accelerating their enterprise AI adoption across Operations, Customer Experience, Wildfire Safety, Regulatory, and IT. The AI Lead will serve as the strategic driver for enterprise AI transformation&mdash;defining vision, governance, enterprise architecture, and leading delivery of high-impact GenAI and ML solutions.</div><div> 
Key Responsibilities 
<ul><li>Define the enterprise AI vision, roadmap, and operating model.</li><li>Identify and prioritize AI/ML/GenAI opportunities across business units.</li><li>Drive design and deployment of AI solutions including consultation agents, hazard detection, regulatory Q&amp;A automation, and contact center assistants.</li><li>Establish AI governance, compliance, model risk management, and auditability frameworks.</li><li>Lead cross-functional AI programs spanning IT, Operations, Customer Care, Regulatory, Safety, and Field Ops.</li><li>Mentor and guide data scientists, ML engineers, architects, and product owners.</li><li>Promote AI literacy, change management, and best practices across the enterprise.</li></ul></div>
Required Skills
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Sr. AI/ML Engineer-6

Hayden AI

<div>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.
 
 
 From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Machine Learning Operations Engineer
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 460 Bryant Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107
 
 
 
 Position Duties
 
 
 
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 Optimize orchestration processes to ensure efficient deployment and management of AI models.
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 Implement cost-saving strategies to minimize infrastructure expenses while maximizing performance.
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 Upgrade throughput to enhance scalability and responsiveness of AI systems.
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
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 Ship new features and updates rapidly while maintaining high levels of quality and reliability.
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 Deploy and monitor machine learning models produced by deep learning engineers.
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 Design, deploy, and maintain performant and scalable processes for data acquisition and manipulation to enhance dataset accessibility.
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 Participate actively in the team's software development process, including design reviews, code reviews, and brainstorming sessions.
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 Maintain accurate and updated software development documentation.
 
 
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 Degree Requirements
 
 
 
 Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree or a foreign equivalent in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field.
 
 
 
 Experience Requirement
 
 
 
 One (1) year of work experience in the job offered or as a Deep Learning Engineer, Perception Engineer II, MLOps, Research Engineer II, Machine Learning, Computer Vision Intern, or another related deep learning engineer role.
 
 
 
 Other Special Requirements
 
 
 
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 One (1) year of work experience with all of the following:
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 Deploying real-world applied computer vision (including deep learning models) on edge devices
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 Python programming and software design
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 C++
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 Software development tools and libraries including PyTorch, OpenCV, TensorFlow, MLflow
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 Automated data annotation
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 Distributed training in the cloud
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 Deploying and managing GPU clusters for ML pipelines and workflows
 
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 </ul>
 
 Rate of Pay:
 
 $135,699.00 to $190,000.00 per year
 
 
 
 Location of Position and Interview:
 
 
 
 Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
 
 
 460 Bryant Street, Suite 100
 
 
 San Francisco, CA 94107
 
 
 
 Applicants Should Submit Resumes To
 
 
 
 Janet Le-Mcintosh
 
 
 janet.le@hayden.ai
 
 
 Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
 
 
 460 Bryant Street, Suite 100
 
 
 San Francisco, CA 94107
</div>

Machine Learning Operations Engineer

OpenAI

<div>
 We&rsquo;re building the next generation of OpenAI&rsquo;s internal developer experience, whether they&rsquo;re working human-only, agent-only, or fully hybrid. As AI changes how software gets written, reviewed, tested, and shipped, we are reimagining the best practices in the software development lifecycle, and integrating our dev infra and tooling into a seamless yet powerful offering.
 
 
 This role lives at the intersection of product design, engineering craft, and real-world scale. We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 product-minded engineer
 
 who can own end-to-end experiences across multiple UI/UX surfaces across our internal tooling ecosystem, with a strong taste for interaction design and a keen eye for developer&rsquo;s needs.
 
 
 
 In This Role, You Will
 
 
 
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 Own major product areas end-to-end: problem discovery, UX iteration, technical design, implementation, rollout, and ongoing improvements.
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 Partner closely with engineers and internal stakeholders to understand pain points and translate them into simple, effective UI/UX for core developer workflows.
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 Integrate and iterate on AI-empowered DevEx that balances capability vs simplicity/control.
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 Set a high bar for performance, reliability, and usability, providing a world-class product experience for every engineer at OpenAI.
 
 
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 You might thrive in this role if you
 
 
 
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 Have 5+ years of professional engineering experience (excluding internships) building user-facing products.
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 Are a strong frontend engineer or a full-stack engineer with deep UI instincts, and modern web fundamentals (TypeScript, React, component design, state management).
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 Have built products in zero-to-one environments, or owned a product surface with ambiguous requirements and high urgency.
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 Have experience building internal tools, enterprise tools, or workflow-heavy products for technical users.
 
 
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 About OpenAI
 
 
 
 OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
 
 
 We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
 
 
 For additional information, please see OpenAI&rsquo;s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
 
 Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
 
 
 To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
 
 
 We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.
 
 
 OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
 
 
 At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
 
 
 Compensation Range: $185K - $490K
</div>

Software Engineer, Full-Stack — Developer Experience

Apple

Are you excited about using AI/ML models to drive innovation across disciplines? Are you passionate about developing intelligent agents that transform how engineering decisions are made? If so, please come and join us! 
 
We are a multi-functional team focused on building platforms and tools that enhance the engineering design processes behind millions of Apple products-including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and more. This is a unique opportunity to apply your AI/ML expertise and software development skills to have a real impact at scale. 
 
Description 
 
We are seeking a top-tier AI Application Engineer with strong architectural thinking, deep AI/ML knowledge, and robust software development skills to help design, build, and deploy intelligent systems powered by machine learning and large language models (LLMs). 
 
In this role, you'll work at the intersection of applied AI and software engineering-translating ground breaking research into practical, scalable tools. You&rsquo;ll take ideas from feasibility studies and rapid prototypes to production-ready solutions with intuitive, high-quality user experiences. Your contributions will shape how engineering teams make faster, smarter decisions across many Apple hardware programs.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Serve as a founding engineer to shape the project&rsquo;s technical foundation. 
 
Partner with hardware teams to define AI product features and scope. 
 
Benchmark, adapt, and integrate AI/ML models into existing software systems. 
 
Architect and implement the end-to-end software solution. 
 
Deploy and support AI tools for hardware engineering teams. 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Hands-on experience developing AI-powered applications 
 
Experience designing and deploying agentic AI systems 
 
Extensive knowledge with popular LLMs such as Gemini, Claude, and GPT 
 
Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn) 
 
Demonstrated ability to bring innovative AI research into production systems 
 
Hands-on experience with cloud services and containerization technologies 
 
Additional experience in Java or C++ is a plus 
 
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience 
 
Strong understanding of generative AI models, particularly large language models (LLMs) 
 
Proficiency in Python 
 
Excellent software engineering skills, versed in modular and object-oriented design methodology and general SW standard processes 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant . 
 
Pay &amp; Benefits 
 
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $139,500 and $210,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 
 
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. 
 
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

AI Application Engineer

Mercor

<div>
 
 About Mercor
 
 
 
 Mercor is at the intersection of labor markets and AI research. We partner with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development.
 
 
 Our vast talent network trains frontier AI models in the same way teachers teach students: by sharing knowledge, experience, and context that can't be captured in code alone. Today, more than 30,000 experts in our network collectively earn over $2 million a day.
 
 
 Mercor is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement. Achieving this requires an ambitious, fast-paced and deeply committed team. You&rsquo;ll work alongside researchers, operators, and AI companies at the forefront of shaping the systems that are redefining society.
 
 
 Mercor is a profitable Series C company valued at $10 billion. We work in-person five days a week in our new San Francisco headquarters.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Machine Learning Engineer at Mercor, you&rsquo;ll operate at the intersection of backend engineering and applied machine learning. ML Engineers at Mercor are generalists first, shipping production systems that power performance prediction, search, recommendation, and fraud detection while also bringing statistical and modeling rigor where it matters. The work spans everything from building APIs and infrastructure to training and deploying models, always tied closely to core product outcomes. You&rsquo;ll collaborate with product engineers and operations to deliver systems that directly impact how companies source talent and how candidates find opportunities
 
 
 
 You Will
 
 
 
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 Research, train, and productionize ML models for engagement prediction, scoring, search
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 Build backend infrastructure and APIs to serve ML models reliably at scale.
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 Run experiments, analyze results, and iterate quickly to improve both models and product performance.
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 Work cross-functionally with Operations and Product to translate business needs into model-driven solutions.
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 Wear many hats: from backend engineer to applied ML practitioner to product problem-solver.
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Strong backend engineering skills (ex. Python/Django or similar) plus a solid foundation in applied ML and statistics.
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 Proven experience shipping production systems or ML-driven products end-to-end.
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 High ownership and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
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 Generalist mindset: willing to flex between backend, modeling, data pipelines, and product problem-solving.
 
 
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 Why Mercor
 
 
 
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 Impact: Your work powers how the world&rsquo;s leading AI labs train and test their models.
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 Learning: Get early insights into frontier model capabilities months before the market.
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 Growth: Work on both infrastructure and research-adjacent projects with fast paths to ownership.
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
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 A $20K relocation bonus (if moving to the Bay Area)
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 A $10K housing bonus (if you live within 0.5 miles of our office)
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 A $1K monthly stipend for meals
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 Free Equinox membership
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 Health insurance
 
 
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 Compensation Range: $130K - $500K
 
 
</div>

Machine Learning Engineer

J&T Business Consulting

<div><div><div>Company: Confidential Client 
</div><div>Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) 
</div><div>Salary: $240,000 &ndash; $380,000 base + equity + bonus 
</div><div>Recruitment Partner: J&amp;T Recruitment &ndash; Exclusively Retained 
</div>J&amp;T Recruitment has been exclusively retained by a rapidly scaling AI technology company in San Francisco that is building cutting-edge generative AI platforms used by global enterprise clients. 
They are seeking a Senior AI Engineer to design and deploy production-grade machine learning systems and contribute to the architecture of next-generation AI products.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Key Responsibilities</h3> 
<ul><li>Design, train, and deploy large-scale machine learning and generative AI models</li> 
<li>Build scalable data pipelines for model training and inference</li> 
<li>Develop production-ready ML services and APIs</li> 
<li>Work closely with product managers and data scientists to translate research into production systems</li> 
<li>Optimize models for performance, cost, and latency</li> 
<li>Contribute to the design of distributed AI infrastructure</li> 
<li>Stay up to date with advancements in LLMs, transformer architectures, and generative AI</li> 
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Tech Stack</h3> 
<ul><li>Python</li> 
<li>PyTorch / TensorFlow</li> 
<li>Hugging Face / Transformers</li> 
<li>Kubernetes</li> 
<li>AWS / GCP</li> 
<li>Vector databases</li> 
<li>ML pipelines (Airflow / Kubeflow)</li> 
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3> 
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in Machine Learning or AI Engineering</li> 
<li>Strong experience building and deploying ML models to production</li> 
<li>Experience working with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI systems</li> 
<li>Strong programming skills in Python</li> 
<li>Experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms</li> 
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Interview Process</h3> 
<div><ul><li>Recruiter Screening (30 minutes) &ndash; Introduction via J&amp;T Recruitment</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Technical Coding Interview (60 minutes) &ndash; Python and ML fundamentals</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Machine Learning System Design (90 minutes) &ndash; Designing scalable ML architecture</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Technical Deep Dive (90 minutes) &ndash; Discussion around previous AI projects</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Final Leadership Interview (45 minutes) &ndash; Cultural and team alignment</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div>

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