[Remote] Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital focused on improving children's health. They are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to drive innovation in enterprise AI, lead complex ML projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using advanced technologies.ResponsibilitiesImplement ML standards, processes and best practicesCollaborate with stakeholders to identify and plan for enterprise ML portfolio needsGuide ML team members on their deliverables and activitiesTranslate complex requirements into well-scoped machine learning projectsDevelop machine learning applications according to requirementsEnsure machine learning solutions are scalable to meet enterprise requirementsWork closely with data scientists and data engineers to guide development of machine learning modelsCreate metrics to continuously evaluate the performance of machine learning solutionsExtend existing machine learning libraries and frameworks as neededProficiency in machine learning models for classifications, decision trees, support vector machines and deep learningStrong understanding of probability and statistical models (generative and descriptive models)Advanced programming skills with Python C/C++, R, JavaExperience with numerical and data science libraries (scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, kernlab, etc.)Experience with at least one major machine learning framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)Knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScriptExperience in DevOps/MLOpsUnderstanding of data structures, data modeling and software architectureStrong Knowledge of probability, statistics, and algorithmsAbility to run experiments scientifically and analyze results using machine learning modelsAbility to effectively communicate technical concepts and results to technical and business audiences in a comprehensive mannerAbility to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders, including analytics teams, development teams, product management and operationsStay abreast of trends in AI/ML and identify action plan for CCHMCExecute own project tasks with urgency and to a high level of qualityCommunicate status clearly and effectively using departmental project management toolsFollow time-tracking and other project management requirementsParticipate actively in project meetings, stand-ups, etcServe as technical lead for moderately complex projects, collaborating with project managers to ensure project scope/risk/budget/etc. are adequately managedLead project meetings and workgroupsSkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, economics or related fields5+ years of work experience in a related job disciplineExperience in other IT roles or functions such as quality assurance/testing, development, enterprise architecture, or project managementDemonstrated the ability to manage large data science projects and various teams3+ yrs of relevant project exp. in successfully launching, planning, executing ML projectsExperience working on a project using Agile or iterative methodsSpecialization in ML, AI, cognitive science or data scienceA specialization in text analytics, image recognition, graph analysis OR other specialized ML techniques such as deep learningCompany OverviewCincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions. It was founded in 1883, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://cincinnatichildrens.org.Company H1B SponsorshipCincinnati Children's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 27 in 2026, 132 in 2025, 109 in 2024, 131 in 2023, 124 in 2022, 98 in 2021, 68 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.