Principal Machine Learning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions in healthcare. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of technology and patient care, driving impactful projects that redefine healthcare delivery. You will architect scalable ML infrastructure, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment with business goals. Join a vibrant and inclusive environment where your contributions will shape the future of AI in healthcare, making a real difference in patient outcomes and experiences.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Competitive startup salary

Equity packages

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in designing and deploying machine learning models.
• Proven experience with ML infrastructure and cloud services.
• Strong background in MLOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage ML infrastructure for scalable AI solutions.
• Drive best practices in MLOps for automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions.

Skills

Machine Learning

MLOps

AI Infrastructure

Cloud Services (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Generative AI

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Engineering

Machine Learning

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Transform healthcare with us.

At Qualified Health, we're redefining what's possible with Generative AI in healthcare. Our infrastructure provides the guardrails for safe AI governance, healthcare-specific agent creation, and real-time algorithm monitoring—working alongside leading health systems to drive real change.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build the future of AI in healthcare, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on patient care. If you're ambitious, innovative, and ready to move fast, we'd love to have you on board.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead our technical team. This role is ideal for someone who has a deep understanding of deploying scalable AI systems and has a track record of innovation and excellence in a high-stakes environment, preferably with both hyperscaler and startup experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage our ML infrastructure to ensure scalability and robustness of AI solutions.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in machine learning operations (MLOps) to automate model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, product managers, and healthcare professionals to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Assist in the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models tailored to healthcare applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members, providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, applying insights to our projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in designing and deploying machine learning models at scale.
• Proven experience with ML infrastructure and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) used for large-scale data processing and model deployment.
• Strong background in MLOps practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated testing of machine learning models.
• Prior technical leadership experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Desirable Skills:

• Expertise in generative AI models, particularly those applicable to healthcare scenarios.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in healthcare.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Previous employment at a FAANG company or similar, with substantial involvement in AI/ML projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive startup salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• An opportunity to be at the forefront of AI in healthcare, making substantial impacts on patient care and outcomes.
• A vibrant and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is between $200,000 and $250,000, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits.

Join our mission to revolutionize healthcare with AI. To apply, please send your resume through the application below.