Senior Machine Learning Engineer (US)

Why join us?

Handoff is the AI agent that runs a construction company. We help remodelers automate estimating, streamline operations, and win more work—backed by real-time cost data, intuitive design, and workflows that “speak contractor.” With over 10,000 monthly active users and $6B in annualized project volume already flowing through our platform, we’re becoming the trusted partner for the people who build our homes.

We are backed by $25M+ raised from Y Combinator, Sequoia, Initialized, and Greycroft. Our team is distributed across hubs in Austin, São Paulo, and Buenos Aires, and we are deeply focused on building intuitive, high-impact solutions that make a real difference for our users.

Senior AI/ML Engineer at Handoff

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer you have a strong foundation in machine learning, computer vision, and the adaptability to tackle diverse challenges. As a generalist on our team, you will focus on solving real-world business problems by leveraging advanced machine learning techniques and proprietary datasets. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions.

• Apply traditional and modern ML techniques to build solutions that address key business challenges, such as enhancing estimate accuracy or streamlining AI agent features.
• Utilize our extensive blueprint dataset to explore and develop innovative computer vision solutions, driving unique value in our product offerings.
• Identify and implement the most effective ML tools and approaches, ensuring alignment with both immediate project goals and broader business needs.
• Establish evaluation frameworks to measure and improve the effectiveness of deployed models, iterating based on results to achieve reliable outcomes.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and other stakeholders to integrate ML solutions seamlessly into production, ensuring scalability, reliability, and user-centric design.
• Keep abreast of advancements in both computer vision and machine learning research, adopting promising methods to enhance our capabilities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning, with a proven ability to apply techniques across domains like NLP, computer vision, and predictive analytics.
• Proficiency in foundational ML tools: Pandas, NumPy, OpenCV, and scikit-learn.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with working on computer vision tasks, such as image recognition, object detection, and processing large datasets like blueprints (e.g. YOLOv8, Detectron, and others).
• Hands-on experience with data engineering tools (e.g., SQL, Apache Airflow) for building pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for deploying ML solutions.
• A team player who communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and success in delivering impactful solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively with proprietary datasets to unlock innovative solutions.

• Competitive Salary + Equity
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA (DC FSA)
• Relocation Allowance
• Top-Notch Equipment - Choose your laptop!
• Team Offsites Around the World – In 2024, we gathered in Poland, Mexico, and Florida - where to next?

If you are passionate about developing cutting-edge machine learning solutions and want to be part of a team that values innovation, scalability, and real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Handoff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Handoff is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Handoff will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Handoff encourages applicants of all ages. Handoff also participates in E-Verify.