MLOps Engineer - Madison, WI

As an MLOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying advanced AI solutions that drive our client's mission forward. This role centers on building and implementing models using Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI (GenAI), and Large Language Models (LLMs). You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to translate business objectives into scalable, production-ready AI systems. Key Responsibilities • Deliver AI solutions aligned with the enterprise AI strategy. • Design and implement custom ML, GenAI, NLP, and LLM models for both batch and streaming pipelines. • Build components for data ingestion, preprocessing, search/retrieval, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). • Collaborate with data science and software engineering teams to integrate AI models into production systems. • Stay current with emerging AI/ML trends and recommend innovative applications. • Ensure adherence to best practices in data privacy, security, and bias mitigation. • Demonstrate and promote company values: accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. • Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and foster inclusive behaviors. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field; or HS Diploma/GED plus 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. • 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML model development. • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply AI/ML techniques to solve business problems. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Awareness of ethical considerations in AI systems. Preferred Qualifications • Experience deploying Generative AI solutions at scale. • Familiarity with fine-tuning LLMs/SLMs and working with teacher-student frameworks or model distillation. • Understanding of human-in-the-loop model alignment techniques. • Exposure to agentic frameworks and deploying agent-based AI solutions. Desired Skills and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field; or HS Diploma/GED plus 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. - 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML model development. - Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and apply AI/ML techniques to solve business problems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Awareness of ethical considerations in AI systems. Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records. Company Profile: Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs. Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™