Motion Recruitment
Engineering Manager, Machine Learning / Los Angeles On-site / Full-time
Motion Recruitment, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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We’re hiring a full-time Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to join the Los Angeles team, with flexibility for hybrid work. The company is redefining digital expression through cutting-edge AI avatars and game technologies, powering immersive, UGC-driven virtual experiences. Job Description
We’re hiring a full-time Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to join the Los Angeles team, with flexibility for hybrid work. The company is redefining digital expression through cutting-edge AI avatars and game technologies, powering immersive, UGC-driven virtual experiences.
The company’s mission is simple but ambitious: empower anyone to create anything, and make sure it all works seamlessly together. At the heart of the platform is a proprietary avatar framework that fuses machine learning, 3D graphics, and real-time systems to unlock creative freedom and social interaction at scale.
In this role, you’ll lead a skilled group of ML engineers working on expressive, high-performance AI avatars. From concept to production, you’ll drive innovation across our ML stack, integrating generative AI with interactive and graphical systems. This position is perfect for someone passionate about building at the intersection of creativity and AI in the metaverse.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years working in machine learning or closely related disciplines 2+ years managing technical teams or leading engineering initiatives Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related area Proven track record of deploying machine learning models into production Expertise in ML models for 3D graphics, including mesh manipulation, texture generation, and rendering workflows Solid grasp of generative AI techniques such as Diffusion, VAEs, GANs, and NeRF Experience with natural language and large language models (LLMs) Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal for real-time rendering Strong C++ or CUDA skills for optimizing ML-heavy rendering pipelines
What You Will Be Doing
As an Engineering Manager, you'll:
Lead the development of core ML systems behind next-gen avatars Support and mentor a high-impact ML engineering team Align cross-disciplinary efforts between product, design, and graphics Shape and prioritize the machine learning roadmap Foster a team culture that emphasizes creativity, iteration, and engineering excellence
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with OpenUSD, Houdini, or shader programming Background in avatar creation, creative tools, or social gaming ecosystems Familiarity with content generation pipelines and UGC interoperability Exposure to platforms that support expressive, user-driven game development Insight into scalable ML infrastructure optimized for interactive environments
Tech Breakdown
50%: Model deployment, infrastructure, and pipeline scaling 30%: Leadership, mentorship, and project direction 20%: Collaboration across product, design, and graphics engineering
Daily Responsibilities
Drive model development for lifelike AI avatars Guide a team of engineers through technical and professional growth Define system goals and ensure smooth integration with adjacent tech stacks Encourage innovation through hands-on support and strategic guidance Balance execution, innovation, and team wellbeing
The Offer
Competitive compensation with equity opportunities Long-term, full-time position contributing to an industry-defining product
Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Equity grants with upside potential
Please note:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future, on a full-time basis.
Posted By:
Maddie HausbergSeniority level
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Engineering Manager, Machine Learning / Los Angeles On-site / Full-time
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Motion Recruitment 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Engineering Manager, Machine Learning / Los Angeles On-site / Full-time
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Motion Recruitment Job Description
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
We’re hiring a full-time Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to join the Los Angeles team, with flexibility for hybrid work. The company is redefining digital expression through cutting-edge AI avatars and game technologies, powering immersive, UGC-driven virtual experiences. Job Description
We’re hiring a full-time Engineering Manager, Machine Learning to join the Los Angeles team, with flexibility for hybrid work. The company is redefining digital expression through cutting-edge AI avatars and game technologies, powering immersive, UGC-driven virtual experiences.
The company’s mission is simple but ambitious: empower anyone to create anything, and make sure it all works seamlessly together. At the heart of the platform is a proprietary avatar framework that fuses machine learning, 3D graphics, and real-time systems to unlock creative freedom and social interaction at scale.
In this role, you’ll lead a skilled group of ML engineers working on expressive, high-performance AI avatars. From concept to production, you’ll drive innovation across our ML stack, integrating generative AI with interactive and graphical systems. This position is perfect for someone passionate about building at the intersection of creativity and AI in the metaverse.
Required Skills & Experience
8+ years working in machine learning or closely related disciplines 2+ years managing technical teams or leading engineering initiatives Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related area Proven track record of deploying machine learning models into production Expertise in ML models for 3D graphics, including mesh manipulation, texture generation, and rendering workflows Solid grasp of generative AI techniques such as Diffusion, VAEs, GANs, and NeRF Experience with natural language and large language models (LLMs) Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal for real-time rendering Strong C++ or CUDA skills for optimizing ML-heavy rendering pipelines
What You Will Be Doing
As an Engineering Manager, you'll:
Lead the development of core ML systems behind next-gen avatars Support and mentor a high-impact ML engineering team Align cross-disciplinary efforts between product, design, and graphics Shape and prioritize the machine learning roadmap Foster a team culture that emphasizes creativity, iteration, and engineering excellence
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience with OpenUSD, Houdini, or shader programming Background in avatar creation, creative tools, or social gaming ecosystems Familiarity with content generation pipelines and UGC interoperability Exposure to platforms that support expressive, user-driven game development Insight into scalable ML infrastructure optimized for interactive environments
Tech Breakdown
50%: Model deployment, infrastructure, and pipeline scaling 30%: Leadership, mentorship, and project direction 20%: Collaboration across product, design, and graphics engineering
Daily Responsibilities
Drive model development for lifelike AI avatars Guide a team of engineers through technical and professional growth Define system goals and ensure smooth integration with adjacent tech stacks Encourage innovation through hands-on support and strategic guidance Balance execution, innovation, and team wellbeing
The Offer
Competitive compensation with equity opportunities Long-term, full-time position contributing to an industry-defining product
Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision coverage Equity grants with upside potential
Please note:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future, on a full-time basis.
Posted By:
Maddie HausbergSeniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x Get notified about new Engineering Manager jobs in
Los Angeles, CA . Los Angeles, CA $190,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Manager / Director of Software Development Los Angeles, CA $180,000.00-$220,000.00 4 weeks ago Glendale, CA $167,700.00-$235,700.00 5 days ago Pasadena, CA $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Carson, CA $130,000.00-$175,000.00 5 days ago Los Angeles, CA $250,000.00-$285,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $200,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $220,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $177,000.00-$251,000.00 2 weeks ago Torrance, CA $93,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago Santa Monica, CA $184,300.00-$270,700.00 1 month ago Los Angeles, CA $235,000.00-$352,600.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $82,000.00-$112,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $151,000.00-$178,000.00 2 weeks ago Baldwin Park, CA $110,000.00-$155,000.00 8 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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