Lead Machine Learning Engineer - AI Agents
UpworkPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted October 14, 2025
195000 - 296000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Upwork is a global marketplace connecting businesses with independent talent across various skills. Our platform serves startups to Fortune 100 companies, offering a trust-driven environment for innovative collaboration. With over 10,000 skill categories including development, design, and customer support, Upwork empowers companies and freelancers to unlock their full potential.
Job Description
Upwork is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to drive the development of AI Agents, a human-machine collaboration platform connecting businesses with AI-powered talent. This high-impact role will involve designing, implementing, and supporting LLM-based agentic systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to research. The company offers an opportunity to shape the future of work and influence how autonomous agents are built and deployed at scale.
Requirements
- Architect and implement scalable infrastructure to support LLM-based Agentic systems.
- Design APIs, SDKs, and internal tooling to accelerate productivity.
- Drive developer advocacy by partnering to produce technical content.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical solutions with product strategy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) plan with matching
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
