Principal Software Engineer - Deep Learning

Smartsheet exists to empower anyone to drive meaningful change. We are known for our innovation in collaboration, workflow and digital asset management Software as a Service (SaaS).  Our Digital Asset Management platform enables thousands of well-known brand creators to organize and share content that help our customers tell stronger brand stories to the world. See a product overview demo and an example of how we bring AI to our customers.

Our team rewards ownership, collaboration, and iterative progress. We are curious, empathetic and humble. We are eager to learn, grow, improve and celebrate accomplishments. We embrace opportunities to share feedback. We face challenges as a team and work together to solve them.

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will report to our Engineering Manager and you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

We are  looking for a Principal Software Engineer  specializing in Deep Learning with a passion for using data and AI to enable our customers to be more productive. You have a solid foundation in deep learning at enterprise-scale and have demonstrated technical leadership.

You Will:

• Build and deploy machine learning (ML) models using large image and video data sets in production at enterprise-scale
• Evaluate, recommend and integrate AI or ML solutions into our product using any combination of vendor solutions and custom built models
• Provide technical and architectural, direction and leadership for data team consisting of data, ML and software engineers
• Be a thought leader within Smartsheet regarding the incorporation of Generative AI and other AI into our product
• Work with Generative AI, Image Segmentation and Classification, CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks), Facial Recognition, Transfer Learning and Model Fine Tuning
• Work with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Airflow, Spark, TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Support data and insights delivery through the data warehouse, web application, API and reporting
• Forge a strong partnership with other software engineering teams, product management, UX designers and researchers, as well as, other key areas of the business

You Have:

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent
• 5+ years of machine learning experience
• 2+ years of deep learning experience in solving Computer Vision problems
• Image processing expertise
• Python and SQL expertise
• Experience deploying models to production as part of a customer facing product
• Experience with multiple of relational databases, data warehouses, data lakes
• Experience mentoring and leading through influence
• Strong data analysis and data science skills
• A keen interest in creating pragmatic and delightful solutions to our customers’ problems
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Eligibility to legally work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis 

Perks & Benefits:

• HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
• Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with all offers
• Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
• 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
• Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive range of compensation for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive bonus and RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. California & New York: $167,400 to $243,000 | All other US States: $155,000 to $225,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us!