# Machine Learning Engineer at Hestus, Inc.

- Company: Hestus, Inc. (YC S24)
- What the company does: An AI-powered CAD software. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.hestus.co
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Mateo, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-03-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/hestus-inc/jobs/qwD5liP-machine-learning-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hestus-inc-machine-learning-engineer/

## About the role

About Us: We are Hestus, and we build AI-powered CAD to speed up the hardware development process. Our team is small, scrappy, and growing fast. We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic Machine Learning Engineer to join us. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats and are passionate about technology, we want to hear from you!

## What they're looking for

- Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, with at least 4 years in industry or equivalent academic experience (thesis-based Master’s or PhD)
- Strong proficiency in Python, write clean, efficient code with minimal handholding
- Demonstrated experience developing novel, custom machine learning models and embeddings: inventing new approaches rather than applying off-the-shelf LLM or image-processing tools
- Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs)
- Familiarity with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Tags: Engineering