Senior ML Engineer - MLOps & Mechanistic Interpretability

Equifax, Inc. in; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior ML Engineer to build the MLOps foundation and interpretability framework for our next-generation credit risk engines.

You will design scalable Transformer-based deployment and glass-box tooling for regulatory-compliant insights. The role bridges XAI research with production workflows, mapping latent embeddings to human-readable credit concepts while ensuring AI systems are high-performing, transparent, and ready for global regulatory scrutiny.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience required.
• Master's degree preferred; AI/ML coursework recommended.
• Experience leading ML/DS/DevOps teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Design complex systems of systems for training and running ML models with best practices.
• Define projects and scope for teams of engineers and guide completion.
• Develop and report IP through patent apps, disclosures, white papers, and presentations.
• Communicate effectively with executives, customers, and peers across domains.
• Contribute to all phases of product development from analysis to deployment.
• Deliver initiatives and prioritize projects aligned with the technical vision.
• Collaborate with product, architects, and data teams to leverage AI and data engineering.
• Participate in peer design and code reviews.
• Identify and drive improvements that add value and move IT forward.
• Mentor colleagues and promote best practices; may lead a team.

Skills

ML engineering

MLOps

Team leadership

End-to-end ML

Education

BS degree in STEM

Master's degree preferred

AI/ML coursework preferred

Job description

Senior ML Engineer - MLOps & Mechanistic Interpretability (Finance)

We are seeking a Senior ML Engineer to build the MLOps foundation and interpretability framework for our next-generation credit risk engines. Your mission is two-fold: create the infrastructure for scalable Transformer-based model deployment, and build the "glass box" tooling that transforms model internals into regulatory-compliant, human-understandable insights.

You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge Mechanistic Interpretability (XAI) research and high-stakes financial production workflows. You will design the systems that map latent embeddings to human-readable credit concepts, build the MLOps pipelines to serve these models at scale, and ensure our AI engines are not just high-performing, but transparent, defensible, and ready for global regulatory scrutiny.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely.

This role reports to our office Alpharetta, GA office.

This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

This is a direct-hire role and is not open to C2C or vendors.

What you'll do

• Design complex systems of systems for training and running machine learning models with industry best practice
• Define projects and scope for teams of engineers and guide their completion
• Develop, identify, and report intellectual property through patent applications, invention disclosures, white papers, and presentations
• Demonstrate effective, respectful, and honest communication when collaborating with colleagues including executives, customers, and peers from other businesses and institutions
• Contribute to all phases of product development and delivery from Analysis & Design all the way through to successful Deployment
• Deliver on company initiatives and prioritize projects supporting your long term technical vision
• Collaborate with the product team, architects, and others to understand the opportunities and limitations of AI, ML, and data engineering
• Participate in peer design and code reviews
• Show initiative to identify and drive forward improvements and innovations that add value and move the IT organization forward
• Elevate the performance of colleagues through training, mentoring, and promoting best practices; may function as a team lead

What experience you need

• BS degree in a STEM major or equivalent job experience required; Master's Degree preferred; AI/ML coursework preferred
• 7+ years of related work experience, including proven experience leading a team of MLE, DS, SDE, DevOps, or related roles
• Experience with end-to-end development of ML models, from ideation to deployment, ensuring best practices, scalability and reliability

What could set you apart

• Application Development/Programming - Ability to review code for quality, performance, and efficiency, and optimize critical parts of the codebase; Ability to establish the best practices of Software Development Life Cycle for the team
• Artificial Intelligence - Designing scalable and maintainable machine learning architectures and frameworks for the organization's products and services; Ability to define the technical vision and roadmap for the MLE team aligned with the organization's goals and industry trends
• Big Data Analytics - Deep understanding of the domain or industry in which the machine learning solutions are being applied, enabling the company to develop impactful big data solutions
• Cloud Computing - Proficiency in data architecture design, data strategy development, data orchestration, data integration, ETL development, data modeling, parallel processing and performance optimization.
• Collaboration - Being able to engage with internal stakeholders, including data scientists, business leaders, product managers, and executives, to understand requirements and present technical solutions; Ability to collaborate with other teams, such as software engineering, data engineering, and business intelligence, to integrate machine learning solutions into larger systems.
• Mathematics - Ability to read and comprehend research papers in latest machine learning field, and applying innovative techniques to real-world problems
• Technical Leadership - Be able to lead and manage a team of machine learning engineers, data scientists, or related roles. Ability to set clear goals, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative and productive team environment
• Cloud Certification Strongly Preferred

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