Machine Learning Associate Advisor - HIH - Evernorth

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services India, established in Hyderabad, seeks an experienced Gen AI/ML Engineer to design and deploy AI/ML solutions at scale. You will work on embeddings, vector databases, NLP, and computer vision within an agile team, contributing to enterprise-wide capabilities and data-driven products.

The role requires 8–11 years in AI/ML, strong programming skills (Python/Java/C++), and experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch, Faiss/Milvus/Pinecone. Bachelor’s degree in CS is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
• 8–11 years of experience in AI/ML engineering or similar role.
• Strong background in embeddings, vector databases, and NLP.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with vector databases (Faiss, Milvus, Pinecone).
• Ability to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Gen AI/ML applications focusing on embeddings and vector databases.
• Implement and optimize ML algorithms for NLP and computer vision tasks.
• Develop and maintain scalable AI/ML-powered applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate AI/ML solutions.
• Stay updated with advancements in AI/ML, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Embeddings and vector databases

ML algorithms

Python/Java/C++

NLP techniques

Scalable applications

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Faiss

Milvus

Pinecone

Job description

INTRODUCTION TO EVERNORTH

Evernorth Health Services India, established in Hyderabad in 2024, is an innovation hub for Evernorth Health Services, the pharmacy, care and benefits division of The Cigna Group. The innovation hub will support innovation-focused areas, such as generative AI, product development, process improvement, analytics, and software engineering across The Cigna Group and its businesses. Evernorth Health Services India builds on The Cigna Group’s existing presence in India.

Job Title: Machine Learning Associate Advisor Position Overview

Evernorth, a leading Health Services company, is looking for exceptional data engineer in our Data and Analytics organization. In this role, you will actively participate with your development team on initiatives that support Evernorth's strategic goals as well as subject matter experts to understand business logic you will be engineering. As a software engineer, you will help develop an integrated architectural strategy to support next-generation capabilities on an enterprise-wide scale. You will work in an agile environment, delivering user-oriented products. We are seeking a highly skilled Gen AI/ML Engineer with expertise in embeddings, vector databases, and application development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, natural language processing, and software development. The Gen AI/ML Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing AI/ML models or applications, leveraging embeddings and vector databases to build innovative applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Gen AI/ML applications with a focus on embeddings and vector databases.
• Implement and optimize machine learning algorithms for various applications, including natural language processing and computer vision.
• Develop and maintain scalable applications that leverage AI/ML models and vector databases.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate AI/ML solutions into existing systems.
• Conduct research and stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Optimize the performance and scalability of AI/ML models and applications.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the AI/ML lifecycle.

Qualifications Required Skills

• Overall 8 - 11 yrs of exp.
• Proven experience as an AI/ML Engineer or similar role, with a focus on embeddings and vector databases.
• Strong understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with vector databases (e.g., Faiss, Milvus, Pinecone).
• Familiarity with natural language processing techniques and tools.
• Experience in developing and deploying scalable applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as an AI/ML Engineer or similar role, with a focus on embeddings and vector databases.
• Strong understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries.
• Hands-on experience with vector databases (e.g., Faiss, Milvus).
• Familiarity with natural language processing techniques and tools.
• Experience in developing and deploying scalable applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Education and Training Required:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent relevant work experience and technical knowledge.

Work Hours:

• 11.30AM IST to 8.30PM IST

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. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.