Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer

USAA

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Antonio, TXPlano, TX
Employment
Full-time
Posted
81 days ago
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About USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 financial services company founded in 1922, dedicated to providing insurance, banking, and investment solutions exclusively to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

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TL;DR · Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer

The Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer joins a dedicated AI engineering team to develop and implement machine learning solutions across all lines of business. This role involves leading the full life cycle of machine learning engineering, including solution design, data pipeline engineering, testing, deployment, and API development for GenAI applications. The engineer will build data pipelines, train models, and manage infrastructure components in cloud and on-prem environments. Key technical requirements include extensive experience with Python, SQL, Java, and AWS Sagemaker, alongside knowledge of graph databases, Snowflake, and OpenShift. The position requires applying MLOps principles and stochastic modeling to solve complex technical problems. The work focuses on delivering sentiment analysis and agentic AI applications within a highly regulated financial services environment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the full life cycle of machine learning engineering from solution design to production deployment.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for GenAI and ML applications.
  • Configure and manage AI/ML infrastructure components in cloud and on-premise environments like AWS and GCP.
  • Design and implement complex technical solutions and prototypes for machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Consult with data scientists and business partners to define ML model development approaches and patterns.
  • Mentor team members and provide technical leadership on ML solutions and best practices.
  • Identify and monitor risks associated with business activities to ensure compliance with corporate policies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, data engineering, or software development implementing data solutions.
  • Extensive programming experience using Python, SQL, and Java.
  • Extensive data engineering experience including building, integrating, and optimizing data pipelines.
  • Experience delivering end-to-end machine learning and AI/GenAI solutions using agile methodology.
  • Experience leveraging ML Ops principles and implementing automated workflows.
  • Expert knowledge of at least one cloud platform and relevant components like AWS Sagemaker.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor junior team members.
  • Knowledge of Data Science principles, stochastic modeling, and advanced mathematical techniques.
  • Programming skills using FastAPI, OpenShift, and Snowflake (preferred).
  • Experience in financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industries (preferred).
  • US military experience through service or as a military spouse/domestic partner (preferred).

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