Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Position: Lead Machine Learning Engineer Location: Weehawken, NJ - Please prioritize candidates who are local to Weehawken, NJ. Duration: 3+ months Main skill: Python, AI agents, LLM, Azure (Very Strong Python Experience) Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead/ Senior Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in Python and hands-on experience designing innovative solutions using Agentic systems and modeling large language models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will hold an Azure Certified AI Practitioner certification and demonstrate deep knowledge of Azure’s AI services and data engineering tools. As a critical member of our team, you will work to develop scalable data solutions, leverage cutting-edge AI technologies, and build intelligent systems that drive business innovation. Key Responsibilities: AI and Agentic Solutions Development: • Design, develop, and implement agentic systems for real-time decision-making processes. • Integrate multimodal AI agents capable of proactive problem-solving using machine learning and automation. • Collaborate with stakeholders to architect solutions that align with organizational goals. LLM Development and Optimization: • Build, customize, and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) for diverse business applications. • Research and experiment with LLM architectures to optimize performance for specific use cases like NLP, conversational AI, and summarization. • Deploy LLMs efficiently on Azure services such as Azure Machine Learning, OpenAI Service, and Cognitive Services. Data Engineering Expertise: • Architect and maintain complex data pipelines and frameworks on Azure. • Work with relational and non-relational databases to pre-process and manage datasets for AI models. • Leverage Azure tools like Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Databricks for ETL processes and advanced analytics workflows.