Clera

AI/ML Engineer

San Francisco
Salary
$150,000 - $250,000 annually
Level
Mid
Work type
On-site · San Francisco
Visa
Sponsors visas

Open. First seen 6 November 2026.

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About the role

About the Role

Join an early-stage, venture-backed AI startup reimagining computer-aided engineering (CAE) for the AI era. As an AI/ML Engineer, you'll shape the future of engineering automation by building AI that thinks like an engineer — designing, training, and deploying models that accelerate simulation, improve accuracy, and unlock entirely new ways of exploring the design space. From adaptive solvers and reduced-order modeling to generative design and real-time validation, your work will push the boundaries of what CAE can achieve.

You'll collaborate closely with experts in applied AI and mechanical engineering, integrating machine learning directly into high-fidelity simulation pipelines to help customers iterate faster, diagnose failures earlier, and bring better products to market. This is a rare opportunity to join early and make a foundational impact.

What You'll Do

  • Research, design, and develop AI/ML algorithms to tackle complex challenges in simulation, design automation, and computer-aided engineering.
  • Build scalable AI solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models seamlessly into existing CAE workflows and infrastructure.
  • Lead performance improvements — from optimizing model accuracy to analyzing outputs and addressing system-level bottlenecks.
  • Guide AI/ML projects from research through to production deployment.
  • Contribute to MLOps practices and help build robust, end-to-end AI/ML systems.

What We're Looking For

Required:

  • 4+ years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML models with a proven track record of delivering impact in applied engineering or scientific domains.
  • 2+ years of technical leadership guiding AI/ML projects from research to production.
  • Proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).
  • Experience with AI/ML algorithms for sequential, spatial, or physics-informed data (e.g., time series, mesh data, or simulation outputs).
  • Familiarity with MLOps practices and building AI/ML systems end-to-end, from prototyping to scalable deployment.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles in simulation, modeling, and optimization.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with CAE, CAD, and/or PLM tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, COMSOL, SolidWorks, NX).
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $150,000 – $250,000 USD annually
  • Visa sponsorship available

Location

On-site in San Francisco, CA, United States. Candidates must be available to work from the San Francisco office.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

ANSYS · MLOps · SolidWorks · TensorFlow

Rare in Clera's other 182 open postings.

Standard for data science / ML roles

Machine Learning · PyTorch · Python

Common in data science / ML postings at any company.

Compared with Clera's other open jobs.

The team: Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 357 open in Engineering. 225 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

LLM (181 of 357), TypeScript (179 of 357), React (155 of 357), Python (150 of 357), Machine Learning (75 of 357), Supabase (73 of 357), PostgreSQL (69 of 357)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Clera's own job board.

Posting history

Reposted once since 9 September 2026: a posting for this role in San Francisco was taken down and the role was posted again.

Salary context

11 other open postings titled AI/ML Engineer state a salary: median USD 125,000 to USD 230,000 a year.

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