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 Senior NLP Machine Learning Engineer

Who we are?

A two-sided marketplace for brands and influential people. Anyone can post about a brand, and our AI algorithm will automatically evaluate how impactful and valuable that content was for the brand. As a result, influential people can earn faster and more from their content - without relying on marketing middlemen, agencies, deal-making, or red tape.

Growing rapidly since late February 2025, with over 5,000 Tier 1 influencers on Crypto Twitter now onboarded. What’s driving it? Organic momentum - fueled by users inviting each other and strong word of mouth. We’re now expanding the growth team to sustain and scale this momentum even further.


Philosophy

We’re driven by trust, delivery, and innovation, fostering a culture where every team member takes ownership and delivers results that inspire. We value engineers who combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence, creating a collaborative environment where ideas spark excitement. As a startup, we embrace agility, tackling challenges with a proactive mindset and a passion for building from zero to one. We’re nerds who love cutting-edge tech like NLP and blockchain, and we’re looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for creating solutions that make the team say, “That’s awesome!”

Requirements

  • 5+ years in NLP and machine learning, with expertise in large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA).

  • Hands-on experience with LLMs: Prompt Engineering, Vector DBs, Fine-tuning, RAG, Agents

  • Strong proficiency in Python, data analysis,  and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), experimentation.

  • Strong Research Skills: analyze SOTA papers, search for existing solutions

  • Ability to write clean, efficient code and design algorithms, ensuring reliable delivery with backend-level code quality.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Collaborative and communicative, with a natural ability to build emotional connections with the team.

    • Reliable, delivering on commitments even if it means occasional evening work to meet deadlines.

    • Adaptable, thriving in a dynamic startup environment with shifting priorities.

  • Language: Fluency in Ukrainian preferred to align with team communication; English skills needed: intermediate (B2) level.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Web3 projects.

  • Contributions to open-source NLP or blockchain projects (e.g., GitHub repos).

  • Experience with transactional data analysis or social media analysis.

Responsibilities

This role focuses on ML engineering, with high-level coding practices. The responsibilities will be almost solely Machine Learning systems development, but the quality of the resulting codebase should be as high as the backend code. You will:

  • Integrate ML solutions into blockchain infrastructure, ensuring seamless performance and scalability.

  • As a first dedicated ML specialist in the team, you’ll bring many impactful models to delight the user experience. The quality of our ML systems is an important pillar of the competitive advantage of company.

  • Collaborate with senior engineers, a product manager, and founders to align technical solutions with product and business goals.

  • Build and optimize ML models from scratch, driving innovation in a fast-paced startup environment.

  • Deliver high-quality, reliable code focusing on algorithmic efficiency and maintainability, matching high engineering standards.

  • Contribute to sprint planning and grooming sessions, provide estimates and communicate progress effectively.

What else is important

  • Team Structure: You’ll join a lean team of 7, including 3 senior engineers , a product manager, and a designer. 

  • Work Environment: Remote-first with a two-week sprint model. 

  • Cultural Fit: We seek A-players who are dependable, communicative, and excited to tackle complex problems. Red flags include rigid or mechanical communication, weak algorithmic intuition, or inability to handle ambiguity.

Our benefits

  • Enjoy a remote-first environment.

  • Thrive in a tech-driven culture where your passion for ML and blockchain is celebrated, with opportunities to create solutions that “delight” everyone else around.

  • 20 working days of vacation per year and unlimited sick leave to support your well-being.

  • Comprehensive medical insurance to cover your healthcare needs.

  • Access to courses to fuel your professional and personal growth.

  • Potential to earn equity based on your impact, giving you a stake in company success.

  • Join a high-potential startup at an early stage right before significant expansion, with the chance to build a standout portfolio and grow with the company.

Recruitment process

  1. Recruiter Screening Interview (30 minutes) : Conducted by our agency recruiter to assess your experience, career goals, and alignment with requirements.

  2. Screening Interview (20 minutes): Conducted by the founder to assess alignment and communication style.

  3. Algorithmic Interview (50 minutes): Evaluate coding skills and algorithmic intuition, focusing on clean, efficient code.

  4. Top-Grading Interview (50-60 minutes): Deep dive into experience and cultural fit

  5. Machine Learning Interview (50 minutes): Test NLP expertise, mathematical intuition.


kh@vpteam.io