Mach9
Head of ML
$275K–$400K
San Francisco · Director · Full-time · Posted Jun 3, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of work experience in machine learning; experience leading and growing teams is required.
About the job
Leads Mach9’s machine-learning organization and technical strategy to turn LiDAR and image data into automated surveying and design products.
What you'll do
- Set the ML vision and roadmap, and guide research challenges toward models ready for production.
- Build, hire, mentor, and structure the ML team while providing hands-on technical direction.
- Partner with product and engineering leadership to align research investment with product strategy and customer needs.
What they ask for
- Experience leading and growing teams, including hiring and mentoring ML engineers and researchers.
- Strong machine-learning and computer-vision expertise, with ability to set technical direction and develop roadmaps.
- Proficient with Python and PyTorch.
- Strong communication skills across research and engineering.
Nice to have
- Background in 3D perception, CAD AI, design automation, or ML for structured/geometric output.
- Experience scaling ML organizations or working with remote sensing, geomatics, autonomous driving, robotics, or reality-capture datasets.
Pay
$275K – $400K USD base salary
Tools
Python, PyTorch
AI focus
Applies machine learning and 3D computer vision to LiDAR and image data to automate surveying and design, producing design-grade CAD deliverables.
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