Machine Learning Engineer

Solution Design Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Solution Design Group is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer in Minnesota to design, implement, and deploy ML models for customer products. You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to drive practical ML solutions.

A strong, collaborative mindset and continuous learning are essential. You will work on model training, deployment, and integration with existing systems, using AWS/Azure data tools and cutting-edge frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on machine learning development experience in a large-scale enterprise
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure data tools and services
• Proficient in Python and R
• Strong understanding of data processing, data engineering, and data visualization
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with big data technologies like Apache Spark
• Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize ML models for business problems
• Preprocess data with data engineers and perform feature engineering
• Train, validate, and fine-tune models; evaluate and iterate for accuracy
• Deploy models into production and integrate with software systems
• Stay current with ML advances and propose improvements

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Spark

Data Visualization

Code Collaboration Tools

Education

Computer Science degree or equivalent

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Apache Spark

Claude Code / Codex / GitHub Copilot

Job description

SDG is a high-performance software community. We are a team of collaborative and creative consultants who build and deliver custom software for some of the most recognizable local and national brands. In this role, you will be asked to leverage your current skills while also learning new ones. Working in over 500 different technologies and continually learning together, you can expect a one-of-a-kind and award-winning work experience. Our team at SDG has exceptional integrity and the desire to create the best possible customer solutions. We are proud to partner with our customers to consistently provide a successful working relationship as a high-performance team.

We are adding a Machine Learning Engineer to our team! This person will play a key role in designing, implementing, and deploying machine learning models to solve complex problems and enhance our customer’s products and services. You will be a part of a tight-knit technical community, giving you the opportunity to constantly grow your development among top technical talent. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to drive the development and deployment of machine learning solutions. SDG is looking for a hard worker with a team-oriented mindset, that has at least 3 years of experience and an in-depth understanding of machine learning and cloud data tools. A successful Machine Learning Engineer at SDG is a lifelong learner who is motivated to continually improve their craft and thrives amongst their fellow employee-owners.

SDG’s Machine Learning Engineer’s have proven experience with the following responsibilities. If you do too, we want to hear from you:

• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning algorithms and models to address specific business challenges.
• Collaborate with data engineers to preprocess and transform raw data into a format suitable for machine learning models. Conduct feature engineering to extract relevant information for model training.
• Train, validate, and fine-tune machine learning models using state-of-the-art techniques. Evaluate model performance and iterate on models to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments and integrate them into existing systems. Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless integration with our products.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in machine learning and related fields. Proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing models and propose new approaches to solve business problems.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of hands-on, professional machine learning development experience, delivering solutions in a large scale enterprise environment
• Experience with Public Cloud Providers such as AWS and Microsoft Azure
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure data tools and services
• Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to increase development velocity, improve code quality, and support complex problem-solving
• Strong understanding of data processing, data engineering, and data visualization.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and R
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Spark
• Experience with Machine Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to tackle complex problems and deliver robust machine learning solutions.
• Prior consulting or professional services experience is a bonus
• Education degree or certification in Computer Science, or the equivalent related work experience

What's in it for you?

• Full-time salaried consultant position
• A true stake in success. SDG is an ESOP - 100% employee owned
• Star Tribune Top Workplace winner the last 7 consecutive years
• National Top Workplace in 2023, 2024 & 2025
• Engaged teammates who care about quality solutions
• Challenging and rewarding work with great customers
• Various opportunities to give back to the community
• Be amongst some of the best technologists in the industry
• Dedicated to our core values of superior customer service, exceptional employee experience, and responsible corporate citizenship
• Opportunities to connect with other SDGer’s via internal communities, committees, and events – virtually and in person

SDG is proud to offer an array of benefits for our employees including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, life insurance options, a monthly technology reimbursement allowance, 401k, birth and non-birth parent leave, ESOP, trainings and certifications, and company-owned cabins. Fair and equitable compensation is important to us. The salary range for this opportunity is $130,000 - $170,000. The offer may fall outside this range given factors such as skills and experience. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.