Adora is a rapidly growing Seattle-based SaaS company developing an innovative platform in the trillion-dollar digital advertising industry. Our platform is set to transform the landscape through cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions. We're currently in stealth mode and look forward to sharing more about our mission and products during the interview.
The Role
We are seeking an innovative Senior AI Engineer with expertise in generative models to push the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven product visualization. This role is for someone who thrives at the bleeding edge of generative AI research and can rapidly transform novel techniques into practical, production-ready solutions.. As an early member of our engineering team, you'll have significant autonomy to design, develop, and operate machine learning models and pipelines for both batch and real-time use cases. The ideal candidate has deep experience with diffusion models and can translate cutting-edge research into scalable, production-grade systems. You'll work closely with our cross-functional teams to develop novel solutions for product image generation, virtual try-on applications, and image segmentation, while also helping shape our overall AI strategy. We are a dynamic team of researchers and engineers who value practical implementation, creative thinking, and robust system design. You'll have the freedom to make decisions and quickly build products from the ground up while playing a pivotal role in our company's growth.
Responsibilities
Build infrastructure for training and evaluating generative AI models
Develop novel approaches to create hyper-realistic product visualizations customized to major brands
Create tools and services that helps iterate and automate curating datasets and evaluating results
Solve complex challenges in accurately representing new products through creative applications of generative models
Create and optimize computer visions systems using state-of-the-art techniques
Rapidly evaluate and benchmark new diffusion models as they're released
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new use cases and adapt emerging techniques to meet evolving customer needs
Qualifications
5+ years in BE/ML software development in a fast-paced tech environment
Deep understanding of generative AI models, particularly diffusion models and their underlying mechanisms
Strong expertise in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and Hugging Face
Ability to design and implement tooling and infrastructure for AI systems
Experience with image processing and computer vision techniques
Creative problem-solving abilities and willingness to explore unconventional approaches
Ability to rapidly prototype ideas and iterate quickly based on results
Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical concepts and research findings
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Computer Science with a focus on machine learning or AI
Strong understanding of diffusion models
Experience implementing LoRAs, fine-tuning, and model optimization techniques
Prior work on virtual try-on, computer vision, or product visualization
Contributions to open-source AI projects or research papers
Experience optimizing inference performance for real-time applications
Familiarity with prompt engineering and techniques for controlling generative outputs
Startup experience or demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset
What We Offer
Competitive salary, stock, and benefits package
Solve novel, challenging problems while developing a brand new product from the ground up
A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment in a high-growth start-up
Work with a set of industry veterans that have 15+ years experience from early start-ups to the biggest tech companies
Freedom to explore creative solutions to challenging AI problems
Opportunities for professional growth and development
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company