Machine Learning & AI Platform Lead
First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning & AI Platform Lead to spearhead our AI initiatives, manage end-to-end deployments, and drive our technical strategy. In this dual-capacity role, you will guide our teams in model operationalization (MLOps) while owning the Token Platform and AI Gateway. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background in ML engineering and cloud-native services, coupled with strong leadership skills to align our AI adoption roadmap with overarching business goals.
Leadership & Strategy :
- Ensure all AI/ML solutions align with business objectives, performance metrics, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape data strategy, data governance, and the organization's AI adoption roadmap.
- Manage and lead the Token Platform and AI Gateway.
- Guide and mentor engineering teams in model operationalization (MLOps), model versioning, and building robust retraining pipelines.
Core Engineering & Model Development :
- Evaluate and select the most appropriate ML algorithms, frameworks, and cloud platforms for business needs.
- Build and optimize batch jobs for heavy data processing and model training.
- Oversee Generative AI evaluations and lead the implementation of content filters.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain the highest standards of code quality and performance.
- Own and manage end-to-end ML and platform deployments.
Technical Requirements :
- Languages & Frameworks : High proficiency in Python, modern ML libraries, and cloud-native development.
- Cloud Platforms : Deep expertise in Azure (Azure Machine Learning Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Functions App, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Key Vault) or equivalent experience in AWS or GCP.
- Data & AI Platforms : Hands-on experience with Snowflake AI services, specifically Cortex AI and Snowpark Container Services (SPCS).
- Scale & Performance : Proven track record of large-scale model deployment, infrastructure management, and continuous performance tuning.
Skills
Python, MLOps, Azure, Generative AI, Cosmos DB, Machine Learning, Snowflake DB, Artificial Intelligence