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Founding AI/ML Engineer
Clera
San Francisco, California, United StatesPosted Oct 5, 2026 · 4h ago$130K – $170K
Full-time$130K – $170KMid levelOn-siteHR Tech
About this role
Clera is seeking a Founding AI/ML Engineer to build the core intelligence layer of our AI-powered recruiting marketplace. You will own the design, development, and production deployment of recommendation, ranking, and retrieval systems that match candidates with relevant roles. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing startup and directly impact product success.
What we are looking for
6- Design and build recommendation, ranking, and retrieval systems
- Develop LLM-powered features for improved matching quality
- Own product features from problem definition to production
- Build and maintain data pipelines and backend services
- 2-5 years of experience shipping end-to-end software features
- Production experience with recommendation systems or ML-powered matching
