Grokker is the award-winning wellbeing engagement solution that empowers employees to take control of their physical and emotional health with personalized programs and a caring community of experts to encourage them all along the way. No matter where they are, Grokker supports users so they can maintain physical fitness, eat better, sleep more soundly, address their emotional health, and calm financial stress.
Grokker offers exclusive, expert-led instructional videos in yoga, meditation, fitness, and cooking and offers a platform that enables employees to create communities that help them on their fitness journey. We are funded by some of the best Silicon Valley VCs. Grokker is offered to employees of many forward-thinking companies as a benefit by their HR or benefits departments.
Engineering at Grokker:
At Grokker, the product and technology org is focused on building the next generation technology for the Employee Wellbeing Network. We are focused on furthering employee wellbeing, by enabling employees (enthusiasts) to partner with fellow enthusiasts (employees) to build a community on the Grokker platform. And leverage the diverse content from world-renowned experts that Grokker has to offer. We are building and leveraging advanced technology for cross-channel and cross form-factor content, social engagement, and analytics/machine learning to build a very powerful - global wellbeing network. Come join us on this journey!
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Open Positions
Lead AI/ML Engineer S3, Individual Contributor
Grokker | San Jose, CA (Hybrid - 3 days in office Tue-Thu)
Salary Range for this position: $175,000 to $200,000 a year
About You:
You are a seasoned and highly motivated AI/ML Engineer with a passion for building innovative solutions that have a real-world impact. You have a strong track record of taking AI/ML projects from concept to production, ideally in a scaled environment, and you're excited to bring that experience to a dynamic and growing startup. You thrive in a collaborative setting, enjoy mentoring and sharing your expertise, and are eager to play a key role in shaping the future of AI at Grokker, particularly in enhancing the wellbeing of our members. You are comfortable with a hands-on coding role while also providing technical guidance and strategic input.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven track record of success in AI/ML development and deployment, typically gained through 5+ years of overall experience with at least 3+ years in a dedicated AI/ML role.
- Proven experience in building and deploying AI/ML solutions that have been used by real clients, ideally with exposure to the challenges and considerations of scaling AI systems.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, with experience building and deploying production applications.
- Strong proficiency in Python and key AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Transformers).
- Hands-on experience with building and deploying applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), including prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and relevant AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock, EC2).
- A strong understanding of data privacy principles and a commitment to building privacy-focused solutions.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Design).
- A desire to learn and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Own AI/ML Solution Development: Take end-to-end ownership of the design, development, testing, and deployment of various AI/ML features, with a primary focus on our generative AI assistant, Grokky, and future AI-powered initiatives.
- Guide AI Technical Direction: Partner with the team to define the right technical approaches for our AI projects, leveraging your experience to ensure scalability, maintainability, and long-term success.
- Contribute to Generative AI Initiatives: Participate in the technical roadmap and implementation of new features for Grokky, including exploring agentic systems and integrating AI into new areas of the Grokker platform.
- Support the Exploration of AI for Business Impact: Assist in investigating and implementing AI/ML techniques to analyze user data, generate actionable insights, and contribute to demonstrating the ROI of Grokker's key offerings.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to translate product requirements into technical solutions and ensure seamless integration of AI features.
- Champion Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in AI/ML development, deployment, and monitoring within the team.
- Contribute to Privacy and Compliance: Actively participate in building AI solutions with a strong focus on user privacy and be willing to learn and implement relevant data privacy regulations.
- Mentor and Share Knowledge: Serve as a valuable resource for the existing AI engineers, providing guidance and sharing your expertise to foster their growth.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with agentic AI system design and implementation.
- Experience applying data science or machine learning techniques to derive business insights and measure ROI.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps tools and practices.
- Experience building and optimizing data pipelines for AI/ML.
- Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to improve user well-being and solve meaningful problems in the health and wellness space.
Grokker Perks:
- This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days a week in the San Jose, CA office
- We work from home on Mondays and Fridays
- Lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Weekly office Happy Hour
- Career development and coaching to help you meet your professional goals.
- Opportunity to learn from a dedicated team and strong leadership.
- A dynamic, rapidly growing company focused on helping organizations thrive.
Interested? If you are a passionate and experienced AI/ML Engineer ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@grokker.com.
Grokker is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Interested in working at Grokker? Send us your resume!
