Machine Learning/AI Engineer (LATAM Remote)

📋 Description

• • Join UP.Labs, a dynamic venture studio at the forefront of building innovative startup companies, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility.
• • As a Machine Learning/AI Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and generative AI solutions that will power our diverse venture portfolio.
• • This is a unique opportunity to work across the full ML lifecycle, from conceptualization and data pipeline architecture to model development, production deployment, and continuous optimization on robust cloud platforms.
• • Your expertise will be crucial in tackling complex technical challenges within the transportation industry, driving technological advancements, and creating impactful digital products that redefine how people and goods move.
• • You will lead the charge in developing and deploying sophisticated computer vision solutions, encompassing image classification, object detection, semantic segmentation, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), ensuring these models are production-ready and performant.
• • Simultaneously, you will architect and build scalable machine learning systems, including predictive models that forecast trends, recommendation engines that personalize user experiences, and advanced analytics pipelines that unlock critical business insights.
• • A key aspect of this role involves designing and constructing scalable backend systems and robust APIs that efficiently serve your developed ML models and seamlessly integrate with our existing and evolving data infrastructure.
• • You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities where machine learning can deliver significant value and competitive advantage.
• • Your responsibilities will extend to implementing end-to-end ML workflows, meticulously managing every stage from initial data preparation and cleaning, through rigorous model training and evaluation, to seamless deployment and integration.
• • You will be responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of production-grade ML systems, with a strong emphasis on ensuring their long-term reliability, accuracy, and stability.
• • A critical component of your role will involve conducting thorough model testing, validation, and implementing comprehensive monitoring strategies to guarantee the ongoing accuracy, performance, and stability of deployed models.
• • You will be expected to remain at the cutting edge of the rapidly evolving fields of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud technologies, continuously exploring and integrating new methodologies and tools.
• • UP.Labs is dedicated to building high-growth technology startups that enable faster, cleaner, and safer movement of people and goods, and your contributions will be central to achieving this vision.
• • You will be an integral part of a team that transforms the moving world by pairing leading corporations and entrepreneurs with a proven methodology for launching and scaling software and hardware companies.
• • Your work will directly impact the initial ideation phase, the minimum viable product (MVP) build, and the crucial recruitment of full-time teams essential for scaling these new ventures.
• • This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within LATAM, with a specific focus on Guadalajara, Mexico, as a key hub.
• • Embrace the challenge of innovation and contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on creating tangible impact in the mobility sector.
• • Leverage your deep technical skills to solve real-world problems and build the next generation of successful startups.
• • Become part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
• • Drive the technical direction of AI/ML initiatives within our venture studio, influencing the strategic development of new products and services.
• • Ensure the ethical and responsible development and deployment of AI technologies across all ventures.
• • Contribute to building a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous learning.
• • This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development as you work on diverse projects within our startup portfolio.