Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Location:
Silicon Valley, CA or Newark, NJ
Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire
Industry:
Financial Services
About the Role
Lead the engineering of agentic AI systems for a major financial firm
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions that are stable, reproducible, scalable, and integrated with other products and services
Architect AI capabilities that support accurate, explainable, and governable business decisions
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and engineering of agentic AI systems
Implement traditional machine learning models alongside agentic AI solutions
Architect AI capabilities that combine large language models (LLMs) with:
Semantic knowledge layers
Knowledge graphs
Ontologies
Deterministic reasoning
Collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and DevSecOps professionals
Ensure stability, reproducibility, scalability, and seamless integration of AI systems
Solve sophisticated business problems through innovative AI capabilities
Deploy new products, services, and customer experiences
What You Bring
Advanced technical expertise in machine learning engineering and AI systems
Hands-on experience with large language models and agentic AI
Experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic layers
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience working in agile environments
Strong business insight
Inclusive leadership approach
Commitment to continuous learning