About the job
About Chalk
Chalk is revolutionizing the data platform landscape, paving the way for the next generation of machine learning applications. We dismantle the complexities, latency, and scalability challenges that have historically limited ML capabilities. Our platform combines the blazing performance of Rust with user-friendly tools that developers adore. Renowned companies trust Chalk for a myriad of applications—from thwarting fraudulent credit card transactions and verifying identities to optimizing clean energy production. Recently, we secured a $50 million Series A funding round, spearheaded by Felicis.
About the Role
As a talented forward-deployed engineer, you will craft tailored technical solutions and collaborate with machine learning teams to enhance Chalk’s proprietary infrastructure. Your role will involve engaging directly with Chalk's customers to develop efficient feature pipelines tailored to specific challenges in healthcare, finance, and recommendation systems. This is an incredible opportunity to work in-person as an early team member and make a substantial impact at a rapidly growing startup.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement Chalk technology solutions for our clients, ensuring seamless integration into various environments.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering and Sales teams.
- Serve as the primary technical contact during pre-sales and post-sales processes (including customer onboarding and ongoing support).
- Advise customers on new product offerings as their requirements evolve.
- Participate in the recruitment and development of the Engineering team.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical background with experience in software development or machine learning model creation.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

