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Sr Machine Learning Engineer

A leading biotechnology company pioneering innovative medicines and therapeutics since 1980, focusing on using advanced human genetics to develop solutions for serious illnesses.
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Healthcare · Biotech

Description For Sr Machine Learning Engineer

Amgen, a pioneering biotechnology company with over 40 years of experience, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their team. This role represents the highest level of individual contributor expertise in building and scaling end-to-end machine learning and generative AI platforms. The position sits at the crucial intersection of engineering excellence and data science enablement, where you'll be responsible for designing core services, infrastructure, and governance controls that enable hundreds of practitioners to work with ML models effectively.

As a Sr Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in AI/ML, including classical ML, deep learning, and LLMs. You'll be responsible for building robust ML pipelines, optimizing performance, and ensuring security and compliance in AI applications. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, as you'll act as a "player-coach" establishing platform strategy and defining technical standards.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in computer science and ML, with deep expertise in Python, Java, and modern cloud platforms. You'll be working in Amgen's innovative environment, contributing to the company's mission of developing breakthrough medicines using advanced technology and human genetic data. This role offers the opportunity to impact healthcare through technology, working with global teams and state-of-the-art ML infrastructure.

This position is based in Hyderabad, India, offering the chance to work with a leading biotech company that's at the forefront of combining biology and technology to fight serious diseases. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and the application of AI to solve complex healthcare challenges. The role requires both technical depth and the ability to communicate complex concepts to various stakeholders, making it ideal for someone who combines strong ML engineering skills with business acumen.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Machine Learning Engineer

  • Engineer end-to-end ML pipelines
  • Harden research code into production-grade micro-services
  • Build and maintain full-stack AI applications
  • Optimize performance and cost at scale
  • Instrument comprehensive observability
  • Embed security and responsible-AI controls
  • Contribute reusable platform components
  • Perform exploratory data analysis
  • Partner with data scientists to prototype and benchmark new algorithms

Requirements For Sr Machine Learning Engineer

Python
Java
Kubernetes
  • 3-5 years in AI/ML and enterprise software
  • Comprehensive command of machine-learning algorithms
  • Expert knowledge of GenAI tooling
  • Proficiency in Python and Java
  • Strong business-case skills
  • Master's degree with 6-11+ years or Bachelor's degree with 8-13+ years in Computer Science
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with containerization (Docker/K8s)
  • Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP)

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