Hybrid AI/ML Engineering Lead

MSD

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 251,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

MSD is seeking an Associate Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead design and deployment of scalable AI/ML workflows, collaborating with computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers. You will drive reusable components and pipelines while aligning with state-of-the-art research.

You will mentor teammates, manage projects independently, and stay current with AI/ML advancements to accelerate therapeutic discovery and target validation across a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science or a related STEM field with 4+ years post-graduate academic medical or industry experience
  • Masters with 7+ years of experience
  • Bachelors with 11+ years of experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of AI/ML software components and pipelines
  • Collaborate in a matrix environment to identify research questions, scope data requirements, and develop AI/ML solutions
  • Provide tactical and strategic technical support for AI/ML Researchers and Data Scientists
  • Stay up-to-date with AI/ML advancements and propose innovative approaches that align with industry standards

Skills

Python
Torch
AWS
MLFlow
Docker
GitHub
GitHub Actions CI/CD
Transformers
DevSecOps
Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field
Masters with 7+ years of experience
Bachelors with 11+ years of experience

Tools

Databricks Platform
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
CI/CD tooling

Job description

MSD is seeking an Associate Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead design and deployment of scalable AI/ML workflows, collaborating with computational biologists, data scientists, and software engineers. You will drive reusable components and pipelines while aligning with state-of-the-art research.

You will mentor teammates, manage projects independently, and stay current with AI/ML advancements to accelerate therapeutic discovery and target validation across a cross-functional team.

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