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Machine Learning Engineer

Hestus, Inc.· Engineering
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Hybrid (San Mateo, CA)$180k - $240kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

AI-powered CAD startup seeking a versatile Machine Learning Engineer to design and deploy custom ML models for AI-powered CAD, manage data pipelines and training infrastructure, and ship production-ready features in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, train, and evaluate custom machine learning models and embeddings behind our AI-powered CAD.
  • Own the entire data pipeline: from data wrangling and curation through to the model training framework.
  • Build and improve our training and evaluation infrastructure, including experiment tracking, metrics, and reproducibility.
  • Take models from prototype to production: deployment, monitoring, and iteration based on real-world performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn product needs into machine learning solutions and ship new features.
  • Write clean, efficient Python, and participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging.
  • Stay current with the latest machine learning research (LLMs, embeddings, and representation learning) and bring new ideas to the team.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, with at least 4 years in industry or equivalent academic experience (thesis-based Master’s or PhD).
  • Strong proficiency in Python; write clean, efficient code with minimal handholding.
  • Demonstrated experience developing novel, custom machine learning models and embeddings: inventing new approaches rather than applying off-the-shelf LLM or image-processing tools.
  • Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs).
  • Familiarity with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

Required:PythonCustom ML model developmentLLMsDeep learning frameworksData pipelineExperimentation infrastructureCommunication

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Catered lunch.
  • Unlimited time-off.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • The chance to be part of a passionate team building innovative products.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Hestus, Inc.

An AI-powered CAD software

Hestus is AI-powered CAD software that speeds up hardware development. While engineers are typically quick at coming up with initial design concepts, they are bogged down getting from idea to the final design due to countless tedious and repetitive tasks. We are building CAD software that automates these mundane tasks and speeds up the design execution process, while letting engineers spend more time on the creative part of the design process.

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