[Hiring] Research & Development Engineer @Vector Solutions

Role Description

Vector Solutions is seeking an R&D Engineer to start our Research & Development function. In this individual contributor role, you will work under the direction of senior engineers and leadership to build, test, and refine AI-powered features within Vector's product suite. This is an experienced individual contributor position focused on hands-on execution of assigned technical tasks, not on setting technical direction, architecture, or strategy.

• Build, test, and refine prototypes and features that apply AI and machine learning models (including large language models) to Vector's SaaS products, under the direction of senior engineers and R&D leadership.
• Write, debug, and maintain application code that integrates AI/ML APIs and services into existing product workflows.
• Support data preparation, labeling, and pipeline tasks needed to train, fine-tune, or evaluate AI models, following guidance from senior team members.
• Execute experiments designed by senior engineers, document results, and summarize findings for team review.
• Collaborate with QA to test AI-driven features for accuracy, reliability, and performance prior to release.
• Assist in monitoring deployed AI features for performance issues, escalating problems to senior engineers as needed.
• Contribute to internal documentation of AI workflows, model usage guidelines, and known limitations.
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and technical leads.
• Stay current on emerging AI tools and techniques relevant to assigned project work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML-related projects.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one modern programming language commonly used in AI/ML development (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar), gained through several years of hands-on development experience.
• Solid understanding of machine learning concepts and practical experience with common AI/ML frameworks or APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Ability to take direction and requirements from senior engineers and R&D leadership and independently translate them into working, well-tested code.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to test and validate technical work before hand-off.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks within a clearly defined project scope.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, frameworks, and AI techniques.

Requirements

• Experience working with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) or open-source ML frameworks.
• Experience in a SaaS product development environment; prior experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into production applications.

Benefits

• Friendly, open, and casual work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month after hire.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements and generous time off.
• Generous referral incentive program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Pet Insurance.
• OnePass Gym/Wellness Discount Program.
• Calm Health-Employee Membership.
• Company social events.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Philanthropic opportunities.