Machine Learning Operations Engineer

Who We Are

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Your Role on the Team

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Machine Learning Operations Engineer supports the research efforts of several regional projects.

Key responsibilities include duties related to setup, administration, system hardening, and orchestration of the laboratory’s on-premises and cloud-based Linux servers. Development and testing of machine learning (ML) analyses and statistical models, including pipelines incorporating large language models and dependent on CUDA and similar technologies, in the Python and R programming languages.

Additional responsibilities include packaging of analyses and software into publishable research products, including Jupyter notebooks, Python/R packages, and Docker containers. Deployment of informatics pipelines utilizing ML models into production environments, where they can support both research and operational activities at UCI Health. Development of testing and monitoring harnesses for these pipelines, which may include regression tests and dashboards for key performance metrics. Maintenance and debugging of ML pipelines across the full stack, from the hardware and virtualization layers up through user interface components. Coordination and engagement in collaborative scientific and technical writing, including creating training and educational documents, data collection tools, recruitment or protocol scripts, IRB materials, scientific manuscripts, and components of grant proposals. Supervision and support of lab members and students in the course of their work on the laboratory’s server infrastructure.

Required What It Takes to be Successful

• Clear and professional communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to analyze a problem from inception to completion and provide suggested solutions.
• Effective and professional interpersonal skills
• Highly attentive to proper handling of confidential information and documents
• Ability to maintain accurate database files
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Experience deploying, administering, and securing Linux-based servers in on-premises and/or cloud environments.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience.
• Prior research experience with demonstrated independent responsibilities and activities

Preferred

• Experience working in laboratory

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization