Job Description :

Job Title: Machine Learning Lead Engineer
Location: Queens, New York
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Machine Learning Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models and AI-driven solutions. This role involves leading technical strategy, guiding data science initiatives, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient machine learning systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on engineering expertise, and a deep understanding of modern machine learning technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, training, testing, and deployment of machine learning and deep learning models.

  • Architect and implement scalable ML pipelines and production-grade systems.

  • Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and software developers to integrate ML capabilities into applications.

  • Manage model performance, optimization, drift monitoring, and continuous improvements.

  • Evaluate new algorithms, technologies, and frameworks to enhance system performance.

  • Oversee the end-to-end ML lifecycle, including feature engineering, data preprocessing, and dataset management.

  • Guide and mentor junior team members, promoting best practices and code quality.

  • Document architecture, workflows, and research findings.

  • Ensure security, compliance, and reliability of data and models.

  • Work directly with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical ML solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.

  • 12+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, data science, or AI solution design.

  • Expertise in machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, and statistical modeling.

  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras.

  • Hands-on experience building production ML pipelines using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Airflow, or MLflow.

  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

  • Experience with large-scale data processing using Spark, Hadoop, or similar technologies.

  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.

  • Ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and team leadership abilities.

             

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