Founding Engineer - ML Demand Generation
About The Position
Deccan AI is a model training and eval startup headquartered in the Bay Area. We are founded by IIT Bombay, IIM Ahmedabad and ex-Google alumni, and work with some of the top AI frontier labs in the world, e.g. Google Deepmind, Snowflake, and many more. We are backed by Prosus Ventures, and our India delivery office is in Hyderabad. Most of our roles are on-site i.e. Bay Area / Hyderabad. We’re looking for a Founding ML Engineer focused on Demand Generation — someone who can blend data science, machine learning, and growth strategy to drive user acquisition and engagement through intelligent systems. You’ll build AI-driven pipelines that power lead generation, personalization, and performance marketing — helping scale how we reach, convert, and retain our user base. Think of it as engineering meets growth, where models create measurable impact on demand.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of experience in ML engineering, data science, or growth analytics.
- Strong command of Python, PyTorch / TensorFlow, and ML pipelines.
- Proven experience with data-driven growth systems — user modeling, scoring, recommendation, or automation.
- A builder’s mindset — you move fast, experiment often, and own measurable impact.
- Curiosity for how AI can drive business outcomes beyond traditional ML boundaries.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of marketing tech stacks (HubSpot, Salesforce, Meta/Google Ads APIs, etc.) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build ML models that optimize lead scoring, conversion prediction, and campaign performance.
- Automate demand generation workflows — from audience segmentation to personalized outreach.
- Design data pipelines for behavioral analytics, targeting, and experimentation.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to translate growth goals into measurable ML solutions.
- Experiment with LLMs, recommendation systems, and generative AI for content and outreach.
- Establish data-driven frameworks for channel optimization and ROI tracking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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