Career Category Information SystemsJob DescriptionJob DescriptionAssociate Machine Learning EngineerRole Name: Machine Learning EngineerDepartment Name: AI & Data ScienceRole GCF: 03ABOUT AMGENAmgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.ABOUT THE ROLERole Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Machine Learning Engineer with MLOps background to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in building and scaling our machine learning models from development to production. Your expertise in both machine learning and operations will be essential in creating efficient and reliable ML pipelines.Roles & Responsibilities:Collaborate with data scientists to develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models.Build and maintain MLOps pipelines, including data ingestion, feature engineering, model training, deployment, and monitoring.Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for ML model development, training, and deployment.Support implementation of DevOps/MLOps best practices to automate ML workflows and improve efficiency.Support development and implementation of monitoring systems to track model performance and identify issues.Conduct A/B testing and experimentation to optimize model performance.Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to deliver ML solutions.Must-Have Skills:Solid theoretical foundation in machine learning algorithms and techniquesExperience in at least one MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow); Experience in DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)Proficiency in Python and at least one ML library (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to learn quickly; Good communication and interpersonal skillsGood-to-Have Skills:Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), and performance tuning in query and data processingExperience with data engineering and pipeline developmentExperience in statistical techniques and hypothesis testing, experience with regression analysis, clustering and classificationKnowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysisEducation and Professional CertificationsBachelor’s degree with 2-5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related fieldCertifications on GenAI/ML platforms (AWS AI, Azure AI Engineer, Google Cloud ML, etc.)Soft Skills:Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivation.Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.Ability to learn quickly, be organized and detail oriented.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.Apply now for a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease..
