Machine Learning Engineering Consultant (Hybrid)

Securian Financial • Saint Paul, MN

3d • $130,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Securian’s dynamic and rapidly expanding AI Center of Excellence is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Consultant to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with talented experts to build innovative solutions that address the company’s evolving business challenges. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, blending virtual and in-office collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Candidates with an advanced degree, such as a Master’s or Ph.D., or a bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in a production environment.
• Experience working with large scale datasets and building ETL pipelines using Spark, Kubeflow, StreamSets, etc.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with NLP techniques, resources, and methodologies such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, Comprehend, XGBoost, LangChain, etc.
• Experience integrating machine learning models and data-driven algorithms into larger system architectures that involve pieces like Flask, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, IBM MQ, Apache Kafka, etc.
• Experience with iterative development processes, thriving in dynamic and agile environments.
• Ability to own ML delivery tasks end-to-end with little to no direct support.
• Hands-on experience in deploying machine learning models into production environments.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, architecture, and operations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, vendors, end users, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of ML pipelines for advanced AI algorithms and ML models to solve complex problems across diverse business domains.
• Collaborate on the development of ML architecture and implement robust, efficient, and scalable AI systems that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and platforms.
• Collaborate with research scientists, data scientists, and software engineers to translate research findings into practical, scalable AI solutions.
• Evaluate and experiment with emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and iterate on AI solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Deploy, test, and optimize ML models and data pipelines in production environments.
• Perform model tuning, prompt tuning, and other ML optimization processes alongside other technical experts to maximize the mission impact of the AI product.
• Participate in the delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of enterprise products, ensuring they meet high-quality standards.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible leave programs (parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement, military leave)
• Nine company paid holidays
• Company-funded pension plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution up to 10 percent of eligible earnings
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment
• Volunteer paid time off
• Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program for charitable donations
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) for Mental Wellness and Disability Pride, Young Professionals Network, Multicultural Network, Women and Allies Network, and Servicemember ARG.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior