About the role

What will you do at Vagaro?

Why Vagaro? At Vagaro, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. Our culture is built on innovation, continuous learning, and a passion for making a positive impact.

We support our employees' growth and vision for themselves, offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. Plus, we know how to have fun while getting the job done!

What you'll Be Doing: We are seeking a motivated Jr. AI Engineer to join our growing AI team. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has a strong foundation in generative AI, machine learning, data science, and software engineering, and is excited to help build innovative AI solutions for the health, beauty, and wellness industry.

*This role is based onsite in Pleasanton, CA Monday through Friday*

Compensation

Base Annual Salary: $110,000 - $140,000

Annual Bonus: Up to 10%

Your Impact:

Conduct research, design, and develop generative AI-driven features and experiences customized to the unique preferences and behaviors of our users.

Utilize cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and other AI methodologies to improve product functionality

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate AI capabilities into existing products and pioneer the development of new AI-powered solutions.

Work closely with product designers to define requirements, prioritize features, and craft intuitive user interfaces for AI-powered features.

Implement, test, and deploy scalable machine learning solutions in production.

Stay current with the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

What you Bring:

0 - 2 years preferable, hands-on experience in developing Agentic, LLM and NLP based applications

Proficient in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques

Proficiency in Python

Some experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Strong problem-solving skills to devise innovative and creative AI solutions.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: 💖

Attractive Compensation & Performance Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary paired with performance-based bonuses

Generous PTO: 15 accrued days, plus 10 company holidays annually.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans for you and your family. 🏥

Exclusive Perks: Discounts on attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more through TicketsAtWork. 🎟️

Beauty Perks: $30/month reimbursement for any Vagaro service, including health, beauty, or wellness treatments. 💅

Food Perks: $50 monthly stipend for our onsite microkitchen and a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription. 🍽️

Growth Opportunities: College Assistance Reimbursement, access to EAP & Work/Life Programs, and a LinkedIn Learning account. 📚

Financial Security: 401k program with 4% matching and optional life/supplemental insurance. 💰

Stay Active: Access to our on-site gym, flavored water dispenser, and basketball court to keep you fit and energized! 🏀

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vagaro is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We foster an inclusive environment where individuals are evaluated without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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About Vagaro

Visit us at vagaro.com/pro and vagaro.com to learn more.]

Which skills does this role require?

PythonAWSGCPAzureDockerKubernetesAgentic applicationsLLMProblem-solvingCommunicationAgenticScalable solutionsProduct developmentHealth industryBeauty industryCross-functional collaborationProduction deploymentLLMs

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