Amgen Inc

Sr Machine Learning Engineer

Amgen Inc$156K — $211K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Thousand Oaks, CA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree OR Master's with 2 years of experience OR Bachelor's with 4 years of experience OR Associate's with 8 years of experience OR High school diploma with 10 years of experience
  • Solid foundation in machine learning algorithms and techniques
  • Experience with MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow)
  • Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with data scientists to develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models
  • Build and maintain MLOps pipelines, including data ingestion and model monitoring
  • Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for ML model operations
  • Implement DevOps/MLOps best practices to improve workflow efficiency
  • Develop and implement monitoring systems to track model performance
  • Conduct A/B testing to optimize model performance
  • Work closely with engineers and product teams to deliver ML solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package with health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous Retirement and Savings Plan contributions
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options
Full Job Description
Career Category
Information Systems
Job Description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role 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.
  • Implement DevOps/MLOps best practices to automate ML workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Develop and implement 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.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements

Must-Have Skills:
  • Solid foundation in machine learning algorithms and techniques
  • Experience in MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow); Experience in DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
  • Proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to learn quickly; Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop), and performance tuning in query and data processing
  • Experience with data engineering and pipeline development
  • Experience in statistical techniques and hypothesis testing, experience with regression analysis, clustering and classification
  • Knowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis
  • Experience in analyzing time-series data for forecasting and trend analysis

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree
OR
Master's degree and 2 years of Computer Science experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Computer Science experience
OR
Associate's degree and 8 years of Computer Science experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Computer Science experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications on GenAI/ML platforms (AWS AI, Azure AI Engineer, Google Cloud ML, etc.) are a plus.

Soft Skills:
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
  • High 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.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.


What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible


Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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