Principal AI / ML Engineer
On-site · Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Principal AI/ML Engineer responsible for shaping AI/ML strategies (with emphasis on LLMs), leading data science practices, and delivering AI features in a consumer product. Collaborates with Data team to transform Data Lakehouse potential into actionable insights, builds and trains LLMs using Data Lakehouse data, and optimizes AI system performance through testing and tuning. Applies ethical standards and data privacy compliance, stays current with AI/ML trends (LLMs, AWS, Databricks/Spark), and provides specialized AI/ML expertise to guide feature development. Remote-enabled with a Minneapolis, MN base; roles include leadership of senior engineers and data scientists, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, problem-solving, and clear communication.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and advanced NLP techniques
- Significant experience in AI/ML engineering with strong data science background
- Demonstrated ability in designing and training LLMs
- Expertise in Databricks/Apache Spark for large-scale data processing in AI/ML applications
- Proficiency with AWS Bedrock and Comprehend
- Proven leadership in AI/ML solutions in a commercial environment
- Programming in Python, R, and Java with data exploration/processing focus
- Ability to lead and inspire teams of senior engineers and data scientists
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience shaping AI/ML strategies and implementing technologies in AWS and Databricks
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