Machine Learning Engineering Consultant or Senior Consultant

• At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Consultant or Senior Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.

Overview:

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of ML pipelines for advanced AI algorithms and ML models to solve complex business problems across diverse domains.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of ML pipelines for advanced AI algorithms and ML models to solve complex problems across diverse business domains.

• Collaborate on development of ML architecture and implement robust, efficient, and scalable AI systems that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure and platforms.

• Collaborate with research scientists, data scientists, and software engineers to translate research findings into practical, scalable AI solutions.

• Evaluate and experiment with emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to stay at the forefront of innovation.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, gather feedback, and iterate on AI solutions to ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Deploy, test, and optimize ML models and data pipelines in production environments.

• Perform model tuning, prompt tuning, and other ML optimization processes alongside other technical experts to maximize the mission impact of the AI product.

• Participate in the delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of enterprise products, ensuring they meet high-quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph. D. ) or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related fields.

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role in a production environment.

• Experience working with large scale datasets and building ETL pipelines using Spark, Kubeflow, StreamSets, etc.

• Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with NLP techniques, resources, and methodologies such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, Comprehend, XGBoost, LangChain, etc.

• Experience integrating machine learning models and data-driven algorithms into larger system architectures that involve pieces like Flask, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, IBM MQ, Apache Kafka, etc.

• Experience with iterative development processes, thriving in dynamic and agile environments.

• Ability to own ML delivery tasks end-to-end with little to no direct support. Hands-on experience in deploying machine learning models into production environments.

• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, architecture, and operations.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners, vendors, end users, and cross-functional teams.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 2-3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. When working in our offices at least two days per week isn't feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc. ), an eight day per month standard is an option.

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Physical Job Requirements:

• Ability to utilize keyboard, mouse and computer for up to 8 hours per day 2-4 hours per day

• Ability to utilize telephone for 2-4 hours per day

• Ability to perform grasping tasks 2-4 hours per day (examples:
  handwriting, grasping of equipment/machines, paper manipulation, sorting, folding, handling stacks of paper)

The physical job requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of jobs.

Equal employment opportunity:

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone *** (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at EmployeeRelations@securian. com

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.

• Leave programs:
  Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan:
Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance:
From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time:
We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups:
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