Operations Machine Learning Engineer

Paylocity  ยท  via Devremote
๐Ÿ’ฐ $140,000 - $163,000/yr ๐ŸŒŽ Remote โฐ Full Time

Job Description:

  • Convert machine learning models, analytical prototypes, and AI solutions into scalable production-ready workflows
  • Design, build, and maintain automated data and model pipelines using Python, AWS, Databricks or similar cloud data platforms, Spark, and CI/CD practices
  • Develop reusable deployment patterns, templates, documentation, and engineering standards
  • Collaborate with Product & Technology, Data Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Delivery Platforms, and business operations teams
  • Create monitoring frameworks for model performance, data quality, drift, reliability, usage, and business impact
  • Support responsible AI and model governance practices, including documentation, auditability, explainability inputs, validation workflows, and model health checks
  • Develop feature engineering pipelines, curated data assets, model-serving workflows, and operational data products
  • Identify and resolve issues, defects, or process gaps in machine learning pipelines, data workflows, and deployment automation
  • Translate operational business needs into technical requirements
  • Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Participate in cross-functional working sessions and provide technical recommendations
  • Help drive project execution across Data Science, business, and technology teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, machine learning engineering, engineering, statistics, mathematics, data science, or another quantitative or technical field
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in machine learning engineering, MLOps, cloud platform engineering, data engineering, software engineering, or similar technical roles
  • Experience building production-grade data or machine learning workflows in Python
  • Strong background with cloud data technologies, preferably AWS and Databricks, Spark, or similar platforms
  • Experience with CI/CD practices, deployment automation, version control, and software engineering fundamentals
  • Knowledge of data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, data quality, orchestration, feature engineering, and scalable processing
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with data science teams and translate analytical solutions into reliable operational workflows
  • Ability to work independently, deliver high-quality work, seek input from others, and contribute to shared standards and best practices
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to business stakeholders and non-technical audiences
  • Availability five days per week during designated work hours
  • Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods, typically 7โ€“8 hours a day
  • Ability to operate a computer, use phone systems, type, and use multiple software programs simultaneously

Benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Perks supporting employees, their families, and finances
  • Career development opportunities
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance
  • Fully remote work from home or location of record within the U.S.
  • No in-office requirements