Machine Learning Associate Advisor - HIH - Evernorth

Evernorth Health Services; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare innovation company in Hyderabad, India, is searching for a Machine Learning Associate Advisor to develop AI solutions using LLMs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science and extensive programming skills. Responsibilities include optimizing AI models and collaborating with product development. A hybrid working model supports work-life balance with a focus on healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in Machine Learning or related field.
• Experience in healthcare industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems and regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Utilize LLMs and programming frameworks to build AI solutions.
• Work with Product Development as AI subject matter expert.
• Optimize generative AI models for performance and scalability.

Skills

Experience with recommendation engines

Strong programming skills (C/C++, Java, Python)

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, AI, or Machine Learning

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Hugging Face

Job description

Machine Learning Associate Advisor - HIH - Evernorth

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Human Resources.

Position Overview

Evernorth℠ exists to elevate health for all, because we believe health is the starting point for human potential and progress. As champions for affordable, predictable and simple health care, we solve the problems others don’t, won’t or can’t. Our innovation hub in India will allow us to work with the right talent, expand our global footprint, improve our competitive stance, and better deliver on our promises to stakeholders. We are passionate about making healthcare better by delivering world‑class solutions that make a real difference. We are always looking upward. And that starts with finding the right talent to help us get there.

We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer with strong experience on LLM’s and frameworks to develop GenAI/Agentic AI solutions. Good understanding on Deep learning and strong programming skills are required as part of this role. Good to have full stack development expertise to evaluate new Large Language Models (LLMs) and make them available for the enterprise in a compliant and secure manner. The work you do will impact millions of customers, members, and employers that rely on Cigna every day. Extreme focus on speed to market and getting Products and Services in the hands of customer and passion to transform healthcare is key to the success of this role.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Large Language Models (LLMs), Open Source, Machine Learning, and numerical programming frameworks to build transformative solutions.
• Understand AI Models, Large Language Models, and AI specialized infrastructure especially as it relates to AI trends and issues within businesses.
• Work with Product Development as a Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) subject matter expert, architect, and develop scalable, resilient, ethical AI solutions.
• Build solutions that align with responsible AI practices.
• Work with both open‑source models (Tensorflow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers), cloud solutions, internal solutions, and external partners to deliver the best solutions.
• Optimize existing generative AI models for improved performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain AI pipelines, including data preprocessing, feature extraction, model training, and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with recommendation engines, data pipelines, or distributed machine learning.
• Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in research with sequential modelling or generative AI, deep learning architectures, and Transformers, with a strong understanding of deep learning techniques such as GPT, VAE, and GANs.
• Programming experience in C/C++, Java, Python, computer vision, self‑supervised learning, transfer learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) techniques and tools, such as SpaCy, NLTK, or Hugging Face.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based platforms and services, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to develop innovative AI solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
• Possess a proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Experience & Education

• 8‑11 Years of Experience.
• Previous experience as Machine Learning Engineer / Prompt Engineer and strong programming skills.
• Experience working within the healthcare industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with healthcare‑specific IT systems and industry regulations, such as Electronic Health Record systems and HIPAA, is an added advantage.

Desired Experience

• Exposure to Gen AI and Cloud systems like AWS.

Location & Hours of Work

• Full‑time position, working 40 hours per week. Expected overlap with US hours as appropriate.
• Primarily based in the Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India in a hybrid working model (3 days WFO and 2 days WAH).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evernorth is an Equal Opportunity Employer actively encouraging and supporting organization‑wide involvement of staff in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to educate, inform and advance both internal practices and external work with diverse client populations.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.