Overview

Syntiant Corp., a leader in the high-growth AI software and semiconductor solutions space, is looking for an experienced and talented Director of Machine Learning to take on a critical role with expansive responsibilities to enhance the Machine Learning function in a growing organization. The Director will shape the technical direction and culture of a team specializing in audio, vision, and language ML at the edge, taking a hands-on approach to translate the latest technologies and research into robust solutions. This role requires managing and mentoring a technical team and collaborating with other groups within the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art machine learning models for audio, computer vision, and language applications.
• Manage, mentor, and support team members, providing regular feedback and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Allocate resources and manage project schedules to meet milestones and enhance team productivity.
• Act as a subject matter expert, staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and academic research. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of new models, algorithms, and tools. Encourage rapid prototyping, benchmarking, and integration of new solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements.
• Deliver production-ready solutions within tight timeframes.
• Foster best practices within the team for model analysis, code quality, and software deployment.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning or related field.
• 7+ years of industrial work experience developing and deploying ML models for audio or vision applications on resource-constrained devices.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong C++ and Python programming expertise and familiarity with ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate on complex ML solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits Summary

• Medical: Several plan options including PPO and HSA-compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross, most of which are 100% paid by Syntiant Corp. for you and your family.
• Dental: Company-paid dental PPO coverage from MetLife, including Orthodontia.
• Vision: Company-paid vision PPO coverage from MetLife / VSP.
• Life Insurance / AD&D: Company-paid basic Life / AD&D coverage in the amount of 3x your salary (up to $1,000,000). Additional supplemental life insurance with low group rates is available for you and your family.
• Disability Coverage: Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provides up to 60% income replacement.
• Spending and Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) benefits and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• 401K Retirement Plan: Administered by Empower, with employee contributions to plan for the future.
• Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Support, and Identity Fraud Protection.

About Syntiant

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Syntiant is a leader in delivering hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment. The company’s silicon and software solutions power edge AI speech, audio, sensor, and vision applications across consumer and industrial use cases. Syntiant’s chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to deliver ultra-low-power, high-performance inference. More information at www.syntiant.com.