Senior Engineer - Machine Learning

Berkadia; Ambler (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkadia is seeking a Senior Engineer, Machine Learning to advance our Berkie generative AI platform and related ML systems. You will design and scale AI solutions across product, engineering, architecture, and data teams, applying predictive modeling, agentic systems, and intelligent document processing to real-world commercial real estate problems.

You will work with cross-functional partners, write production-grade Python, leverage cloud infrastructure, and help shape MLOps practices while

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Python.
• Experience building traditional ML models and generative AI systems.
• Experience designing AI agents, including tool use, orchestration, memory/context management.
• Experience building AI evaluation harnesses to test and improve agent/LLM quality.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and MLOps practices.
• Experience with unstructured data transformation for ML.
• Experience with Agile and CI/CD practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or STEM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain production-ready ML systems using both generative and traditional techniques.
• Architect end-to-end AI solutions for intelligent document processing, agentic systems, and information retrieval.
• Drive development of Berkie, Berkadia’s generative AI platform, delivering access to proprietary data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify problems and translate into scalable AI solutions.
• Write maintainable code using Python and cloud infrastructure; use notebooks for experimentation.
• Establish and contribute to MLOps best practices including deployment, monitoring, observability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in peer reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Document system designs and outcomes for clarity and reproducibility.
• Stay up-to-date with ML and GenAI; self-learning is essential.
• Take initiative and demonstrate impact on others.

Skills

Python

ML & GenAI

AI Agents

MLOps

Cloud Infrastructure

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM

Tools

LLMs

RAG pipelines

Notebooks

Cloud platforms

CI/CD tools

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to a leading commercial loan servicer?

As a Senior Engineer , Machine Learning at Berkadia, you’ll be at the forefront of applying cutting-edge machine learning and generative AI to redefine how the commercial real estate industry operates . Berkadia now has a dedicated machine learning team and an established generative AI system — Berkie — which is transforming the way Berkadians work. In this role, you will contribute directly to expanding and improving Berkie, building on top of proprietary company data to create intelligent systems that drive operational efficiency, enhance workflows, and generate revenue.

You will work closely with product, engineering, architecture, and data teams to design, implement, and scale AI systems - ranging from predictive modeling and traditional machine learning pipelines to agentic systems, intelligent document processing, and generative AI applications. This is a high-impact position for someone passionate about applying AI to real-world problems, who thrives in a collaborative environment and stays ahead in a fast-moving field.

Join Berkadia's loan servicing platform and learn from the best of the best at the largest U.S. non-bank commercial mortgage servicer in the industry. We provide the personal and professional development opportunities you need to impact the commercial real estate industry, build a career that takes the long view, and reach your full potential.Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.

We are committed to growing your career, so in this role you will:

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain production-ready machine learning systems using both generative and traditional techniques.
• Architect end-to-end AI solutions for use cases such as intelligent document processing, agentic systems, and information retrieval.
• Drive the continued development of Berkie, Berkadia’s generative AI platform, ensuring it delivers meaningful access to proprietary data and supports efficiency and growth across the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including product, engineering, and data — to identify impactful problems and translate them into scalable AI solutions.
• Write maintainable, high-quality code using Python and modern cloud infrastructure; use notebooks as needed for experimentation and rapid iteration.
• Establish and contribute to best practices in MLOps , including model deployment, monitoring, observability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in peer reviews, design discussions, and team learning sessions to foster transparency and knowledge-sharing .
• Document system designs, decisions, and outcomes to improve clarity and reproducibility across the team.
• Stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving ML and GenAI landscape; self-learning and curiosity are essential to success in this role.
• Take initiative, share wins, and work with purpose — we value engineers who care deeply about their craft and their impact on others.

We are passionate about your growth, so to achieve success in this role you should have:

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Python.
• Experience building both traditional machine learning models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering) and generative AI systems (e.g., LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt engineering).
• Required experience designing and building AI agents, including tool use, orchestration, memory/context management, and workflow automation.
• Required experience building AI evaluation harnesses to test, measure, monitor, and improve agent and LLM application quality.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and MLOps practices (deployment, monitoring, observability).
• Experience working with unstructured and semi-structured data, including transforming it into structured formats via machine learning.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Ba chelor’s degree in Computer Science or another STEM field with heavy analytics focus preferred

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:

• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities
• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us
• Fertility and family planning services
• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:
• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement
• And more!

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Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.

In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessarysteps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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