Machine Learning Lead Analyst - HIH - Evernorth

Cigna Healthcare; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Evernorth Health Services India, based in Hyderabad, seeks an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions. You will work with state-of-the-art models and technologies, contributing to projects across Cigna Group's AI initiatives.

The role requires strong Python expertise, 7–8 years of development experience, and 5+ years with large language models like GPT-4 or Claude, plus familiarity with RAG systems and cloud ML platforms.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of development experience.
• Strong Python and AI/ML libraries proficiency.
• 5+ years with large language models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude).
• Experience with RAG systems and related technologies.
• Cloud-based ML platforms experience (AWS SageMaker, Databricks).
• Knowledge of ML concepts and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML models using various frameworks and libraries.
• Develop and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve model performance.
• Stay updated with the latest AI/ML advancements and propose solutions.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLMs

RAG

Cloud ML

Preprocessing

Education

Advanced degree in CS/AI

Tools

Neo4j

SageMaker

Databricks

Job description

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.

About Evernorth Health Services:

Evernorth Health Services (Evernorth) is the pharmacy, care and benefits solution division of The Cigna Group - a Fortune 16 global health company with 75,000 employees, 186 million customers in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions around the world. Evernorth exists to make the prediction, prevention, and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people.We do this by creating and connecting premier health services offerings, such as benefits management, pharmacy, care solutions, insights and intelligence.

About Cigna:

The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to improving the health and vitality of individuals and communities around the world and includes products and services marketed under its Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services subsidiaries. Cigna Healthcare is the health benefits provider of The Cigna Group, serving customers and clients through its U.S. Employer, U.S. Government, and International Health business. Evernorth Health Services is the pharmacy, care and benefits solution division of The Cigna Group.

Position Overview

We're seeking a talented AI/ML Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. You'll work with state-of-the-art models and technologies, contributing to projects that have the potential to revolutionize industries.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML models using various frameworks and libraries.
• Work with large language models (LLMs) from providers like OpenAI and AnthropicDevelop and optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into our applications.
• Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve model performance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and propose innovative solutions

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills:

• 7 to 8 years of development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and AI/ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• 5+ years of experience working with large language models (e.g., GPT-4, Claude).
• Familiarity with RAG systems and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud-based ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Databricks)Proficiency in data preprocessing and feature engineering

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) and knowledge graphs.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools.
• Experience with GPU acceleration and distributed computing
• Contributions to AI/ML open-source projects or research publications

Location & Hours of Work:

Hyderabad and Hybrid (2:30 PM IST to 11:30 PM 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.