About the job
At Perplexity, we are on the frontier of innovative search solutions, and we are looking for a talented Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our dynamic team in Belgrade. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of sophisticated search technologies, particularly in the areas of retrieval and ranking.
Key Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement in search quality using models, data, and advanced tools.
Design and implement foundational components of our search platform and model architecture.
Train and assess retrieval, ranking, and classification models, including Large Language Models (LLMs).
Deploy models, ranging from boosting algorithms to LLMs, ensuring scalability and performance.
Develop and refine Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for enhanced grounding and answer generation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data, AI, Infrastructure, and Product teams, to deliver high-quality results swiftly.
Required Qualifications
Strong grasp of search and retrieval systems, including principles of quality evaluation and associated metrics.
Demonstrated success in working on large-scale search or recommendation systems.
Self-motivated with a profound sense of ownership and execution.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in search or recommendation system projects.

