Cortex Principal / Lead ML Engineer - Enterprise Machine Learning Platform (Multi-Cloud) | Onsite
We are looking for a seasoned architect with hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale AI platforms. Key qualifications include:
- Expertise in end-to-end enterprise ML platform architecture, including multi-cloud environments
- Strong knowledge of data and compute separation and integration patterns
- Comprehensive understanding of the Model Development Lifecycle (MDLC)
- Experience with data protection strategies (data at rest and in transit)
- Deep understanding of security, technology, and data governance controls
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes, including OpenShift (OCP) and GKE
- Proven hands-on experience building enterprise ML platforms
- Experience with agentic AI solutions and modern development approaches (e.g., rapid prototyping / “vibe coding”)
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 226,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Skills Required
- End-to-end enterprise ML platform architecture experience
- Multi-cloud environment experience
- Data and compute separation and integration patterns
- Model Development Lifecycle (MDLC) knowledge
- Data protection strategies (at rest and in transit)
- Security, technology, and data governance controls expertise
- Kubernetes experience
- OpenShift (OCP) experience
- GKE experience
- Proven hands-on experience building enterprise ML platforms
- Experience with agentic AI solutions and rapid prototyping approaches
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
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