Machine Learning & Data Scientist

Machine Learning & Data Scientist

Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Cloud & Data Platform)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Machine Learning Engineer to support the modernization of enterprise analytics and modeling platforms. This role focuses on migrating and transforming legacy data and machine learning workflows into scalable, cloud-native architectures while improving performance, reliability, and engineering standards.

The ideal candidate combines strong ML engineering expertise with deep experience in distributed data processing and cloud data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Learning Engineering

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable machine learning models using modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)

• Re-engineer and optimize legacy models into efficient, production-grade implementations

• Improve model performance, scalability, and reproducibility

• Support model validation, benchmarking, and certification processes

• Ensure full traceability and documentation of model logic and outputs

Data Platform & Pipeline Engineering

• Design and optimize distributed data pipelines using Spark-based platforms (e.g., Databricks)

• Build and refactor ETL/ELT workflows for performance and scalability

• Implement data models within modern cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake)

• Apply best practices for cloud-native data architecture

• Standardize reusable utilities and frameworks for analytics workflows

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Participate in migration of on-prem or legacy analytics platforms to cloud ecosystems

• Refactor existing codebases to align with modern engineering and DevOps standards

• Leverage cloud compute capabilities (including GPU acceleration where applicable)

• Support scheduling and orchestration of data and ML workflows

Testing, Validation & Governance

• Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure data and model accuracy

• Perform parallel runs and benchmarking when modernizing systems

• Collaborate with governance, risk, and compliance stakeholders

• Maintain high standards of documentation and reproducibility

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong programming skills in Python

• Hands-on experience with PyTorch (or similar deep learning frameworks)

• Expertise in Spark-based data processing (Databricks preferred)

• Strong SQL skills

• Experience working with cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake

• Experience building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines

• Familiarity with distributed computing and performance tuning

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Understanding of workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, native platform schedulers)

• Version control and CI/CD practices for ML pipelines

• Exposure to containerization and scalable deployment patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modernizing legacy codebases (C++, R, or similar)

• Experience in regulated industries (Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, etc.)

• GPU optimization experience

• Knowledge of model risk management or model validation frameworks

• Experience supporting large-scale data transformation initiatives