Chalk is looking to build a data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications by tearing down complexity, latency, and scale barriers.
Requirements
- Experience building production ML systems or data infrastructure
- Strong programming skills and systems thinking
- Experience with Rust or distributed systems
- Experience with query planners or compilers
- Experience implementing data infrastructure or PaaS-like software
- Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers building Chalk's data platform
- Partner with the founding team to define and execute our technical roadmap
- Establish engineering processes that enable high velocity without sacrificing quality
- Work directly with customers to understand requirements and ensure Chalk's platform solves real-world ML challenges
- Shape Chalk's engineering culture as we grow
- Lead with a player-coach mindset — jumping into the code whenever needed
Other
- 5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years of technical leadership
- Previous experience at an early-stage startup
- Ability to lead technical teams while still enjoying hands-on work
- Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business contexts
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Retirement savings
- 15 company holidays each year
- 15 days of personal time off each year
- Flex Commuter Benefits
- Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
- Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day
- Staying late? Dinner is on us
- Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk
