Machine Learning Engineer

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Volunteer Time Off

Mental health coverage

Wellness stipend

Fertility benefits

Job summary

CLA, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Operations Engineer to join our Data Science Team. You will help design, deploy, and monitor ML models within a collaborative environment that values curiosity and growth.

You will work with data scientists and engineers to integrate pipelines, maintain automated workflows, and ensure scalable, secure ML infrastructure. This role offers growth in a top national professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2+ years' experience as a Data/ML Engineer.
• Experience collaborating with data scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of MLOps infrastructure for deployment, management, and monitoring of ML models.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure seamless integration of data science and engineering processes.
• Support maintenance of automated workflows and pipelines for efficient model deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with model performance, data pipelines, or infrastructure.
• Ensure security and scalability of MLOps infrastructure for large data volumes and models.
• Maintain documentation for MLOps processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipeline design

ML model deployment

Monitoring & observability

DevOps fundamentals

CI/CD concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Perforce

CI/CD tooling

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you. CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!) Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave Paid Volunteer Time Off Mental health coverage Quarterly Wellness stipend Fertility benefits Complete list of benefits

Job Summary

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Machine Learning Operation Engineer: this position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment. We’re looking for a motivated and curious Machine Learning Operation Engineer to join our Data Science Team. This is an opportunity to learn, build, and grow alongside experienced developers in a supportive, collaborative environment.

How you’ll create opportunities in this role:

• Assist with design and development of MLOps infrastructure to support the deployment, management, and monitoring of machine learning models within the firm.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure seamless integration of data science and engineering processes.
• Support maintenance of automated workflows and pipelines for efficient model deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with model performance, data pipelines, or infrastructure.
• Assist with ensuring the security and scalability of the MLOps infrastructure to handle large volumes of data and models.
• Support maintenance of documentation for MLOps processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in machine learning and MLOps.

Technologies You’ll Use

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Basic understanding of SQL and experience with ETL pipeline design and maintenance.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and experience with tools like Jenkins, Git, Perforce, etc.,
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of data pipeline architecture and data transformation.
• Knowledge of machine learning model deployment and management.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and optimization techniques.
• Basic understanding of machine learning and DevOps principles.

What you will need:

• 2+ years' experience as a Data/ML Engineer
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

CLA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits.

Start your inspired career. When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA.

About CLA

CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

Wellness at CLA is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.

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