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Engineering Program Manager, Machine Learning

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Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We're training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI. We are a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, dedicated to building great products. We value diverse perspectives as a core requirement of success.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

Why the Cohere EPM role?

As our Generative Machine Learning (GenML) organization grows, we are looking for an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to join the team. At Cohere, EPMs are pivotal to our success, acting as operational experts who excel in cross-functional initiatives. Great EPMs are organized, execution-oriented, pragmatic, and adaptable, able to handle both tactical execution and strategic oversight, with opportunities to impact the scale and effectiveness of our programs. You will work alongside leading AI researchers and industry experts on cutting-edge AI technology in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As An Engineering Program Manager, You Will

• Establish, improve, and scale foundational team-level and program-level processes for Generative Modeling teams
• Partner with Gen ML modeling leadership and Technical Staff on design, training, and improvement of core generative models
• Run cross-functional, company-wide programs, coordinating with Product, Engineering, Legal, Design, and others to deliver models on time, within budget and scope
• Map dependencies and risks, communicate status to technical and non-technical stakeholders and senior management
• Coordinate with internal partner teams (Data, Evaluation, Safety, Model Efficiency, Model Serving) on cross-team planning and execution
• Troubleshoot cross-team challenges and build dependable internal and external partnerships
• Maintain clear communication of priorities, ideas, and knowledge across the organization
• Respond quickly to program-level changes and marshal resources to evolving priorities

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have 3-5 years as an Engineering Program Manager or Technical Program Manager and 2+ years of experience working on AI/ML-powered products; bonus for experience with foundation models
• Have in-depth knowledge of machine learning, particularly NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs); bonus for Multimodal AI experience
• Thrives in chaotic, fast-paced, low-structure environments; pragmatic, hands-on, and able to operate at both tactical and strategic levels
• Have hands-on understanding of challenges in AI/ML development; be prepared to discuss experiences
• Optional but preferred: experience with ML-adjacent programs (Data & Evaluation, Capacity Planning, Model Serving / Efficiency)
• Optional but preferred: hands-on technical experience and comfort collaborating with researchers on complex ML projects

If some of the above doesn't line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply. Cohere is the place for you if you're excited to work hard on a meaningful mission with like-minded teammates.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Perks for Full-Time Employees at Cohere

• Open and inclusive culture and work environment
• Opportunity to work with a team at the cutting edge of AI research
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• Full health and dental benefits, including a budget for mental health
• Parental leave top-up for 6 months for employees based in Canada, the US, and the UK
• Personal enrichment benefits for arts, culture, fitness, well-being, and workspace improvement
• Remote-flexible work policy with offices and co-working stipend
• 6 weeks of vacation

Note

This posting is co-authored by Cohere staff and Cohere technology.