Senior Machine Learning Engineer

About Tekmetric Tekmetric is the all-in-one, cloud-based software helping auto repair shops run smarter, grow faster, and serve customers better. Built by a shop owner and shaped by the needs of the industry, Tekmetric brings together innovation, real-world experience, and a thriving community to help shops thrive - not just survive. From running a shop, to securing payments to engaging customers, our platform simplifies operations so shop owners can focus on what really matters: delivering exceptional service, earning trust, and growing sustainably. Officially founded in Houston in 2017, Tekmetric has grown from a single shop’s vision to the industry’s leading solution - all by staying true to our values of transparency, integrity, innovation, and a service-first mindset. But we’re not just building shop management software. We’re building a movement. We’re empowering repair shops to rise above the daily grind, create meaningful connections with their customers, and lead the industry forward - one interaction at a time. Come build with us. Join the journey. Shape the future of auto repair. Working the Tekmetric Way At Tekmetric, we’re building a culture where winning matters - not for ego, but because when our customers win, we win together. We move fast, stay curious, and take full ownership of our results — no excuses, no finger-pointing. If you thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and view honest feedback as fuel for growth, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re direct but respectful, ambitious yet grounded, and collaborative at every level. Everyone leads through impact and is encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge assumptions (even your manager’s). This is a place for builders, not bystanders. Success here takes focus, follow-through, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves — but if you’re driven by meaningful work and real results, it’s deeply rewarding. You’ll join a team that cares about the work, supports one another, and takes smart risks to achieve bold goals. Be yourself, stay mission-focused, and you’ll thrive. If that energizes you, we can’t wait to meet you. At Tekmetric, great work happens anywhere, but great teams are built through intentional connection. We offer hybrid and remote work models based on your proximity to our office hubs. Because we value in-person collaboration, travel is an expected part of every role. We come together several times a year for team and company-wide offsites to align on goals and strengthen relationships. Attendance at these events is expected and fully supported. What You’ll Do We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in NLP, document classification, and large-scale data processing. You will work on applying LLMs, NLP, and ML techniques to categorize and process extracted data. Your work will power an intelligent search system and help organize massive amounts of structured and unstructured information. **Responsibilities:** Develop and train NLP & ML models for document classification, text extraction, and entity recognition. Experiment with LLMs (GPT, Llama, Claude, etc.), embeddings, transformers, and vector databases. Build pipelines that combine rule-based methods with ML models for classification. Apply OCR techniques to extract structured data from PDFs and scanned documents. Fine-tune and optimize models for scalability, latency, and cost-efficiency. Deploy ML models in production using Kubernetes, AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, EMR), and Airflow. Collaborate with data engineers to integrate ML models into search APIs and data pipelines. Utilize Spark (EMR) or distributed computing for large-scale ML processing. **Requirements:** 5+ years of experience in Machine Learning & NLP. Strong Python skills and experience with ML/NLP frameworks like Hugging Face, spaCy, NLTK, TensorFlow, PyTorch etc. Familiarity with transformer-based architectures (BERT, GPT, T5, etc.). Experience with text classification, embeddings Knowledge of OCR (Tesseract, Amazon Textract, or OpenCV-based techniques). Hands-on experience with AWS services, Kubernetes, and workflow orchestration (Airflow). Strong understanding of information retrieval, search ranking, and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch. **Nice to Have:** Experience fine-tuning LLMs for domain-specific applications. Experience with RAG and vector databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate, Vespa, etc.). Working knowledge of knowledge graphs, embeddings, or multimodal ML. Experience optimizing ML models for real-time processing in production environments. Why You'll Love Working With Us **Why You'll Love Working With Us** Health & Wellness That Have You Covered: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work Competitive base salaries that reflect your value. Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested. Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones. Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families. Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp. Investing in Your Future (and Present): 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind. Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best. After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you. Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development. Most importantly, we have a stellar team of coworkers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities! Tekmetric is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard-working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.