About the job
About Chalk
Chalk is revolutionizing the data platform that underpins the future of machine learning applications. We dismantle the complexities, latency issues, and scalability challenges that have historically limited ML capabilities. Our platform merges the rapid performance of Rust with user-friendly tools that developers appreciate. Leading organizations rely on Chalk for critical tasks such as preventing fraudulent credit card transactions, verifying identities, and optimizing clean energy utilization. Recently, we secured a $50 million Series A funding round, led by Felicis.
About the Role
As a skilled software engineer, you will craft tailored technical solutions and collaborate with machine learning teams to enhance Chalk’s proprietary infrastructure. You will engage directly with Chalk’s customers to create efficient feature pipelines addressing challenges in healthcare, finance, and recommendation systems. This position offers a unique chance to closely interact with clients, gather requirements, and engineer feature pipelines that facilitate applications such as cancer detection, fraud prevention, and product recommendations. Join us in-person as one of our early employees and make a substantial impact in a rapidly growing start-up.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement Chalk technology solutions for our clients and prospects, gaining familiarity with Chalk's infrastructure to effectively integrate and deploy across diverse environments.
Collaborate closely with our Engineering and Sales teams.
Serve as the primary technical liaison during pre-sales and post-sales phases, assisting in customer onboarding and ongoing support.
Advise customers on new product offerings as their business needs evolve.
Participate in interviewing and expanding the Engineering team.
Desired Qualifications
Technical expertise, including experience in software development or building machine learning models.
A minimum of 2 years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Proficiency in Python and SQL.
Strong ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, along with problem-solving and analytical abilities.
