Staff Technical Lead for Inference & ML Performance

Staff Technical Lead

Experience leading ML performance optimization for large-scale generative models; deep knowledge of PyTorch, TensorRT, TransformerEngine, Triton, and kernel/compiler optimizations; strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Applied ML Engineer

Develop, fine-tune, and deploy ML models for generative media; Python, PyTorch, diffusers; large GPU clusters; ability to work on novel architectures and datasets.

Field Marketing Manager

2-5 years in field marketing, growth, or GTM at high-growth startups; strong partnership with sales; project management; public speaking a bonus.

Account Executive, Enterprise 

Account Executive

5+ years of B2B sales in AI/SaaS/tech startups; proven quota attainment; experience selling to C-suite; strong negotiation; excellent communication; growth mindset toward generative AI.

Staff Software Engineer, ML Performance & Systems

Staff Software Engineer

Strong systems programming, ML infra expertise, Nvidia hardware, Triton, PyTorch, CUDA, and model serving optimization.

Staff Software Engineer, Compute

Experience building distributed compute platforms; strong cloud and bare metal infra; Kubernetes and CI/CD; excellent communication; self-starter.

Research Scientist (Engineering)

Research Scientist

ML research experience, strong Python and PyTorch; publications in top conferences; ability to develop and deploy novel models; comfortable with large-scale training and experimentation; eligible for visa sponsorship.

Senior Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer

5+ years in large-scale distributed systems; expert in Python/Go/Rust; strong on IaC, CI/CD, and Kubernetes; familiar with payment processors and data infrastructure.

Product Engineer

Versatile engineer proficient in backend and frontend, builds robust APIs, manages databases, and develops interactive UIs.

Growth Engineer

Proficient in Python and JavaScript; able to ship features quickly; data-driven growth mindset; strong technical writing.

Title	Location	Date
Staff Technical Lead for Inference & ML Performance Full Time San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Aug 7, 2025
Applied ML Engineer Full Time · $170K-$250K San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 31, 2025
Field Marketing Manager Full Time · $150K-$210K · 2+ YOE San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 31, 2025
Account Executive, Enterprise Full Time · $300K-$360K · 5+ YOE San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025
Staff Software Engineer, ML Performance & Systems Full Time · $180K-$250K San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025
Staff Software Engineer, Compute Full Time · $180K-$250K San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025
Research Scientist (Engineering) Full Time San Francisco or United States · Hybrid	San Francisco or United States Hybrid	Jul 21, 2025
Senior Backend Engineer Full Time · $180K-$250K · 5+ YOE San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025
Product Engineer Full Time · $180K-$230K San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025
Growth Engineer Full Time · $170K-$220K San Francisco, California, United States · Onsite	San Francisco, California, United States Onsite	Jul 21, 2025

Activities	Generative AI infrastructureAI model hostingReal-time inference servicesDeveloper API platformsCloud computing resources
Headquarters	US
Industries	Artificial IntelligenceCloud Computing
Name	fal
Employees	150
Type	Private
Subsidiaries	Remade
Tagline	Provides infrastructure for real-time generative media and AI inference.
Founded	2,021
Website	fal.ai
Latest Funding Round	Series D
Latest Funding Year	2,025
Latest Funding Amount	140,000,000
Latest Investors	Sequoia Capital

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