LEAD ML ENGINEER
Role summary
The Lead ML Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying production-grade Machine Learning pipelines and services. This role involves translating Data Science prototypes into robust, maintainable solutions, building feature engineering workflows, and driving model deployment patterns. Key responsibilities include implementing MLOps practices such as CI/CD for ML, experiment tracking with MLflow, and establishing model monitoring and responsible AI guardrails. The Lead ML Engineer will also collaborate with Data Engineering and Cloud teams, influence ML platform roadmap, and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers through design and code reviews.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Languages: Python (required); SQL; optional Java/Scala
- ML/MLOps: MLflow (or equivalent), model registry, monitoring, evaluation pipelines
- Data: Spark, DataFrames, data modeling fundamentals, feature engineering
- DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker; Kubernetes, Terraform (optional)
- Cloud: Azure, logging/monitoring
- Experience with MLOps practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and CI/CD for ML pipelines.
GOOD TO HAVE
- Understanding of Data Science models
- Exposure to Deep Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
- Solid understanding of feature engineering, model evaluation, and experimentation.
PREFERRED TRAITS
- Strong communication and storytelling skills with data
- Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
- Passion for solving complex business problems using data
Roles & Responsibilities
ML Engineering & Delivery
- Lead the design and implementation of production ML pipelines for training, batch inference, and real-time/near-real-time scoring.
- Translate Data Science prototypes into robust, maintainable services and workflows with strong testing, observability, and reliability.
- Build and manage feature engineering workflows, feature stores (where applicable), and reusable ML components.
- Drive model packaging and deployment patterns (containers, serverless, managed endpoints) and optimize for performance and cost.
MLOps
- Implement CI/CD for ML (model versioning, automated testing, promotion gates, rollback strategies) using Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions integrated with Databricks
- Leverage MLflow (Databricks native) for experiment tracking, model registry, and lifecycle management
- Establish best practices for model monitoring: data drift, concept drift, model degradation, and alerting.
- Define and enforce guardrails for responsible AI: bias checks, explainability, privacy controls, and auditability.
Data & Platform Collaboration
- Partner with Data Engineering on data quality, lineage, and availability to ensure reliable model inputs.
- Work with Cloud/Platform teams to ensure scalable infrastructure (compute, networking, IAM, secrets, logging).
- Influence target architecture and technology decisions for the ML platform roadmap.
Leadership & Mentoring
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to ML Engineers and junior team members.
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and establish engineering standards.
- Coordinate delivery plans, estimate work, and manage technical risks and dependencies.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
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Salary Range-$110,000-$140,000 a year
Location
Blue Ash, OH
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Engineer
Job Id
405142
Desired Skills
Machine Learning
Salary Range
$110,000-$140,000 a year