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ML Engineer, Audio

Sandbar
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 19 days
Location

New York, New York 10008, NY

Salary

$180,000 - $250,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • Sandbar, a New York City-based interface company, is seeking a machine learning engineer to help build their new conversational computer, Stream.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in machine learning and a proven track record of shipping ML-based products, particularly in developing audio and voice models.
  • Responsibilities include developing and deploying audio models, optimizing inference pipelines, and collaborating with other engineers and designers.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, unlimited PTO, and early-stage equity.
  • This role is perfect for someone passionate about real-world ML deployment and enhancing human-computer interactions.

About Sandbar

Sandbar is an interface company in New York City. We aim to augment individuals so we can each think, act, and move more freely. Our team has built SW, ML, and HW products across Meta, CTRL-labs, Google, Apple, Fitbit, Peloton, and Equinox.

Our first product, Stream, is a self extension—a private voice ring and conversational interface. Stream has been featured in WSJ, Bloomberg, & Wired, and begins shipping in Summer '26.

Join us in creating technology that extends human thinking.

About

We’re looking for a machine learning engineer to help build Stream, a new conversational computer. As a machine learning engineer, you will develop a system which spans voice, memory, and agentic control. This role is perfect for someone cares deeply about real-world ML deployment and human-in-the-loop agentic interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, evaluate, and deploy audio models spanning cloud models to resource-constrained on-device settings

  • Optimize inference pipelines for latency, reliability, and concurrency

  • Work closely with other ML/AI engineers, infrastructure engineers, designers, and cofounders on existing and future products

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in machine learning experience

  • Experience shipping ML-based products is required

  • Experience developing audio / voice models is required

  • Passion for human-computer interaction

FTE Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental benefits

  • Company-sponsored 401(k)

  • Unlimited PTO and sick time

  • Early stage equity




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