Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Specialist

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our AI/ML Engineering team. You will be responsible for developing and optimizing complex data pipelines, integrating model pipelines, and building scalable AI/ML solutions, including large language models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in traditional machine learning, deep learning, and significant experience with large datasets and cloud-based AI services.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing ETL pipelines using AWS services (e.g., Glue, SageMaker).
Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Python (including PySpark, PySQL) and familiarity with machine learning libraries and frameworks.
Strong understanding of cloud technologies, including AWS and Azure, and experience with NoSQL databases.
Familiarity with Feature Store usage, LLMs, GenAI, RAG, Prompt Engineering, and Model Evaluation.
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing, security, and version control.
Knowledge of Machine Learning Development Lifecycle (MDLC) best practices and protocols.
Understanding of solution architecture for building end-to-end machine learning data pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with API design and development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize complex data pipelines, applying machine learning engineering principles to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Integrate and optimize data and model pipelines within production environments, diagnosing data inconsistencies and documenting assumptions.
Employ experimental methodologies, statistics, and machine learning concepts to create self-running AI systems for predictive modeling.
Collaborate with data science teams to review model-ready datasets and feature documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Perform data discovery and analysis of raw data sources, applying business context to meet model development needs.
Comfort with exploratory data exploration and tracking data lineage during inception or root cause analysis.
Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business processes and translate requirements into analytical approaches.
Write and maintain model monitoring scripts, diagnosing issues and coordinating resolutions based on alerts.
Serve as a domain expert in machine learning engineering on cross-functional teams for significant initiatives.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and apply them to real-world challenges.
Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.