Senior Software Engineer - AIML Platform

Senior Software Engineer - AIML Platform

Position Description

The AIML Platform team is seeking talented senior to principal-level engineers to join our team with a focus on building a machine learning platform to support Machine Learning Development Lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to design and implement solutions such as model-inferencing/model-serving solutions for various data science models including LLMs, Infrastructure as code solutions, as well as designing/implementing alternatives to legacy cloud services and infrastructure. An ideal candidate for this role is an initiative-taker able and willing to support multiple initiatives simultaneously, intellectually curious and thrives in an environment with constantly shifting priorities that require learning about latest developments in machine learning from a platform perspective.

Responsibilities

• Scope, design, and build systems with high scalability, reliability, and resilience
• Support platform initiatives geared toward model deployment, serving, inferencing, and/or monitoring solutions
• Research and implement variety of cloud and/or open-source tools and services across the Model development life cycle ranging from IaC (Infrastructure as code) to self-hosted infrastructure implementation.
• Engage with partner teams to debug production issues, pipeline failures, and system latencies
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with teams of developers, data scientists, product managers, network and security, and other areas throughout the entire MDLC lifecycle
• Lead in design sessions and code reviews with peers
• Mentor other engineers
• Consistently share best practices and improve processes within and across teams

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 6 years of technology experience with a focus on developing scalable and reliable software systems and/or applications
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java (at least one is required, ideally python)
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems/platforms
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Experience onboarding, implementing open-source solutions in existing / new workflows.
• Experience with Dev-ops practices and tools for building and deploying production grade code
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using YAML
• Experience Monitoring pipelines for failures and diagnosing/resolving problems
• Experience with version control systems such as git
• Experience with Cloud Platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (DNS/DHCP/Firewalls/Sub-netting, etc.)
• Knowledge of Big Data platforms such as Snowflake, ADLS, Databricks, Cosmos DB
• Knowledge of Big Data processing frameworks and languages such as Spark, Scala
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, and proven problem-solving ability

Desired

• Experience with machine learning model serving frameworks and machine learning platforms such as Jupyter notebooks, MLFlow, Azure Machine Learning etc.
• Experience with at least one IaC (Infrastructure as code) provider, preferably Terraform
• Experience with implementing monitoring and alerting systems to ensure performance and reliability of deployed models
• Experience with infrastructure optimization for cost efficiency, scalability, and reliability
• Experience with MLOps practices such as model versioning, model monitoring, and model governance

Experience

• 6+ years of professional software development/DevOps/Cloud engineering experience with Python, Java and/or other programming languages
• 2+ years of experience with system design
• 2+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service

Annual Salary

$70,000.00 - $261,500.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Benefits:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

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