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Member of Technical Staff - Principal ML Engineer

Red Cell Partners Remote, US
Full-time $200k - $300k Posted 2 months ago

Role overview

We are seeking a Principal Full Stack ML Engineer to join our venture studio engineering team. In this role, you will be the technical linchpin for new incubations, responsible for designing and building production-grade, end-to-end applications that leverage AI at their core. You are not just building models; you are architecting the full user journey—from intuitive front-end interfaces to robust back-end services and scalable ML pipelines. As a Principal Full Stack ML Engineer, you will provide technical leadership through architectural blueprints, rigorous code reviews, and proactive identification of engineering risks in security-conscious environments. This is a remote role, with travel expectations (~10%).

Responsibilities

  • check_circle End-to-End Product Engineering: Rapidly prototype and scale full-stack applications, ensuring seamless integration between UI, business logic, and ML inference.
  • check_circle Architectural Leadership: Design modular, extensible system architectures that support rapid iteration without accruing technical debt.
  • check_circle Technical Governance: Lead code reviews across the stack and serve as escalation point for engineering, infrastructure, and security decisions.
  • check_circle Risk & Remediation: Identify scalability bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities and present remediation strategies.
  • check_circle Bridge Research & Product: Translate experimental ML techniques into production-ready features.
  • check_circle Infrastructure & Compliance: Design infrastructure aligned with government audit requirements (e.g., HIPAA, FedRAMP).
  • check_circle Security-First Development: Implement IAM and secure data practices across the lifecycle.
  • check_circle AI-First Product Ownership: Drive conception and execution of AI-first products, maintaining a strong bias toward applying state-of-the-art capabilities in production environments.
  • check_circle Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • check_circle 8–10 years of experience in software development with a track record of shipping full-stack products from 0 to 1.
  • check_circle Expert proficiency in React/TypeScript and backend systems (Python, Rust, or Go), including API design.
  • check_circle 5+ years building and operating production ML systems with focus on deployment and inference.
  • check_circle Deep experience with cloud architecture and identity management (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Auth0/Octa) in regulated environments.
  • check_circle Strong data engineering skills across SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases.
  • check_circle Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or principal engineer.
  • check_circle AI Innovation Mindset: Demonstrated passion for staying at the forefront of AI advancements and incorporating cutting-edge capabilities into production systems.
  • check_circle U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen to support work on government contracts and controlled environments.
  • check_circle Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows
  • check_circle 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
  • check_circle Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
  • check_circle Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
  • check_circle Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
  • check_circle Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
  • check_circle Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind.
  • check_circle Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux.
  • check_circle Managing and administering your application throughout the hiring process;
  • check_circle Verifying the accuracy and authenticity of application materials, including by cross-referencing information you provide against publicly available sources and proprietary databases;
  • check_circle Identifying indicators of potentially fraudulent, fabricated, or materially misleading application content, including but not limited to discrepancies between submitted materials and publicly available professional profiles, geographic anomalies, and fabricated work histories.

About the company

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems.

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