Manager - Machine Learning

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Job Description

Observe.AI is transforming customer service with AI agents that speak, think, and act like your best human agents—helping enterprises automate routine customer calls and workflows, support agents in real time, and uncover powerful insights from every interaction.

With Observe.AI, businesses boost automation, deliver faster, more consistent 24/7 service and build stronger customer loyalty.

Trusted by brands like Accolade, Prudential, Concentrix, Cox Automotive, and Included Health, Observe.AI is redefining how businesses connect with customers—driving better experiences and lasting relationships at every touchpoint.

The Opportunity

ML Managers have not only the technical expertise to take on and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of engineers. As an ML manager you manage your project goals, contribute to product strategy and help develop your team. SWE teams work all across the company, in areas such as data engineering, reporting and analytics, infra and devops, AI, distributed computing, large-scale system design, security, user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. Operating with scale and speed, our exceptional software engineers are just getting started -- and as a manager, you guide the way.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced technologist to lead our team in design and development efforts around large-scale data systems. You will be required to wear multiple hats and improve overall tactical and strategic technology decisions.

The successful candidate will be an independent thinker, able to see opportunities for the application of novel methodologies to improve the time to insight for software engineering problems, particularly those with business relevance..

What you’ll be doing

• Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organization's goals and timelines.
• Align strategy, processes, and decision-making across teams.
• Develop the mid-term technical vision and roadmap within the scope of your (often multiple) team(s).
• Evolve the roadmap to meet anticipated future requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Design, guide and vet systems designs within the scope of the broader area, and write product or system development code to solve ambiguous problems.
• Educate yourself and the team about the practices in building and operating an enterprise-grade software.
• Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals.
• Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching.
• Actively participate in building the technical brand for Observe.AI and raise the bar for hiring.

What you bring to the role

• Strong breadth in understanding of ML/NLP technologies from classical ML modeling to LLMs/Generative AI, and excellent in-depth understanding of a few of them.
• Extensive experience leading teams of ML/NLP Engineers & Research Scientists in developing SaaS product capabilities using the state-of-the-art ML/NLP technologies.
• Proven ability to take technology from ideation to development and large-scale production deployment.
• Ability to lead initiatives with a team independently with limited guidance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with Product Managers, Customer Success teams and external vendors
• Experience in handling customer issues and providing practical solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to quickly build a lot of depth in a few business problems and associated technical solutions, and develop a technical strong team.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and chaos of a very fast-paced start-up environment.
• Experience in language expansion for conversational AI is a plus
• 3+ years of recent experience in leading teams, and people management
• 8+ years of overall experience in building technology.
• Outgoing personality who can work closely with other key stakeholders in the company.
• Nurture a young team of engineers and care about their learning and development.
• Lead the team by setting a great example.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

• Excellent medical insurance options and free online doctor consultations
• Yearly privilege and sick leaves as per Karnataka S&E Act
• Generous holidays (National and Festive) recognition and parental leave policies
• Learning & Development fund to support your continuous learning journey and professional development
• Fun events to build culture across the organization
• Flexible benefit plans for tax exemptions (i.e. Meal card, PF, etc.)

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

Observe.AI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Observe AI does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited by Company policy. Observe.AI also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

We welcome all people. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are ambitious, make an impact wherever you go, and you're ready to shape the future of Observe.AI, we encourage you to apply. For more information, visit www.observe.ai.