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Head of ML

Mach9· Operations
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$275k - $400kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Head of Machine Learning at Mach9, leading the ML organization to turn dense LiDAR and image data into automated CAD deliverables for civil engineering and surveying. Hands-on leadership role focusing on technical vision, team growth, and end-to-end product throughline from research to shipped capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive a coherent vision for how Mach9 can leverage our data advantage to build the best automation products across surveying and design.
  • Translate your vision into a technical roadmap, execute strongly, and bring our products to the next level. You’ll need to identify which challenges are worth solving, and then which models are ready to ship.
  • Build and grow our ML team: hiring, onboarding, structuring the team as it scales, and shaping the split between research and engineering as our organization matures.
  • Mentor ML engineers and researchers, providing technical direction, career growth, and guidance to raise the level of the whole team.
  • Stay technically hands-on: review designs and code and weigh in on architecture and modeling decisions, so that you stay credible and connected to the team and problems.
  • Partner with product and engineering leadership to align Mach9’s investment into research with our product strategy and customer needs.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading and growing teams — hiring and mentoring ML engineers and researchers.
  • 5+ years of work experience in machine learning, with a track record of shipping ML models or systems to production.
  • Strong technical depth in machine learning and computer vision, and an ability to set technical direction and to earn the trust of a strong technical team.
  • Ability to develop technical roadmaps and execute on them.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to operate across research and engineering.
  • Proficient with Python and PyTorch. You must be comfortable engaging deeply with our technical work.

Skills

Required:Team leadership and mentoringMachine learning and computer visionTechnical roadmappingPythonPyTorch
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Mach9

The Fastest Tool for Automating Geospatial Production

Mach9 is at the forefront of leveraging advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to transform geospatial data into actionable insights for urban development and infrastructure management. Our cutting-edge technology automates the detection and analysis of key urban features, aiding in the planning and maintenance of transportation networks.

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