Engineering Manager, Machine Learning / Full-time / Los Angeles based

Job Description
This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles, with flexibility for hybrid work. You'll be joining a trailblazing AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences through user-generated content (UGC) and immersive AI-powered worlds.
The company is building a creative engine for digital expression where "anyone can create anything" and "everything works with everything." Their proprietary avatar framework leverages machine learning, 3D graphics, and real-time systems to enable endless customization, interaction, and social gaming experiences.
We're looking for an Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to lead a talented team of ML engineers focused on enabling expressive and performant AI avatars. In this role, you'll manage end-to-end model development, from research to production, and contribute to a tech stack that blends generative AI, graphics, and interactive systems. This is a high-impact role ideal for someone excited to shape the ML roadmap behind one of the most creative platforms in the metaverse.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in machine learning or related fields
• 2+ years of leadership or engineering management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Deep understanding of bringing ML technologies into production environments
• Proficient in designing and optimizing ML models for 3D graphics, mesh deformation, textures, and rendering pipelines
• Strong knowledge of generative AI models (e.g., Diffusion, VAEs, GANs, NeRF)
• Familiarity with LLM and NLP model evolution and application
• Experience with real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal)
• Strong skills in C++ or CUDA for accelerating ML-based rendering workflows

What You Will Be Doing
Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working with OpenUSD, Houdini, and shader development
• Prior experience in avatar systems, creative tooling, or social gaming platforms
• Deep understanding of AI content generation pipelines and interoperability
• Background in organizations building expressive Uecosystems or game development platforms
• Exposure to large-scale ML infrastructure and optimization for interactive experiences

Tech Breakdown

• 50% ML infrastructure and model deployment
• 30% Team leadership and project planning
• 20% Cross-functional collaboration with graphics, product, and design

Daily Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and deployment of ML models powering AI avatars
• Manage a high-performing team of engineers and support their career growth
• Collaborate with technical and creative teams to define system-level goals and integration pipelines
• Foster innovation through a culture of iteration, experimentation, and technical excellence
• Balance hands-on technical guidance with managerial responsibilities

The Offer

• Competitive salary and generous equity package
• Full-time, long-term opportunity to shape an industry-defining product

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
• Equity

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, now and in the future.