CVS Health

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

CVS Health$106K — $260K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Connecticut, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in large-scale software development
  • 5+ years solution architecture or system design experience
  • 5+ years building large-scale microservices/APIs using Node.js
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with GCP and AWS (serverless, event-driven, AI/ML, CI/CD)
  • Experiential knowledge with AWS Bedrock or GCP Vertex AI or similar technologies
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Proficient in Python for AI/ML engineering

Responsibilities

  • Drive development and implementation of advanced machine learning models for healthcare
  • Collaborate across departments to define machine learning projects and priorities
  • Define performance metrics and evaluation methodologies for ML models
  • Design scalable machine learning systems and ensure data quality
  • Optimize data pipelines and model training processes
  • Consult and present technical findings to stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and ethical guidelines

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Comprehensive benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Design, build, and operationalize scalable, secure, and responsible Generative AI solutions across the affiliate line of business. In this role, you will work across AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, serverless compute, event-driven architectures, vector search, and agentic frameworks to deliver AI systems that accelerate business outcomes and improve experiences for our members, providers, and colleagues.

This role blends hands-on engineering with architecture, platform leadership, and cross-functional collaboration in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

What you will do
  • Drives the development and implementation of advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex healthcare problems, leveraging techniques such as predictive modeling, deep learning, and natural language processing.
  • Collaborates with multiple departments, including data scientists, clinicians, and Information Technology (IT) professionals, to understand business requirements, define machine learning projects, and prioritize initiatives based on strategic objectives.
  • Interfaces with stakeholders to define performance metrics and evaluation methodologies for machine learning models, contributing to rigorous testing, validation, and performance monitoring of models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Designs and implements scalable and efficient machine learning systems, including data pipelines, preprocessing, feature engineering, and model training, ensuring the quality and integrity of healthcare data used for analysis.
  • Advises on the optimization and improvement of data pipelines, model training processes, and infrastructure to enhance efficiency, scalability, and performance of machine learning solutions.
  • Consults on and presents technical findings, insights, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to the dissemination and application of machine learning insights in the healthcare industry.
  • Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations, ethical guidelines, and industry standards in machine learning engineering, supporting the development of protocols and practices for model interpretability, fairness, and transparency.
  • Manages team performance through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and team development.
  • Stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and related technologies, continuously exploring and evaluating new algorithms and methodologies to enhance machine learning capabilities in healthcare applications.


AI & Cloud Engineering
  • Design, build, and deploy production-grade LLM and GenAI applications using the full breadth of AWS Bedrock and GCP Vertex AI capabilities (models, tuning, pipelines, vector search, guardrails, evaluation).
  • Build cloud-native AI systems using:
    • Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge; Cloud Functions, Cloud Run)
    • Event-driven architectures (SNS/SQS, Pub/Sub, EventBridge, triggers)
    • Microservices and APIs (Node.js, Java, Python)


Agentic Frameworks & Automation
  • Architect agentic AI systems using Bedrock Agents, Vertex AI Agent Builder, or approved frameworks (LangGraph, LangChain, LlamaIndex Agents).
  • Deliver multi-step reasoning, tool-use, and workflow orchestration for enterprise use cases.
  • Comfortable designing and developing AI Agents using Copilot Studio and Cloud flow (Power Automate).


RAG Architectures
  • Develop robust Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using Bedrock Knowledge Bases, Vertex AI Vector Search, or custom vector databases (OpenSearch, Pinecone, FAISS, pgvector).
  • Design document ingestion, embedding, chunking, grounding, and retrieval pipelines that integrate securely with enterprise data.


Model Lifecycle & Operationalization
  • Lead model experimentation, fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring across cloud platforms.
  • Optimize cost, performance, token usage, latency, and scaling for production workloads.


Responsible AI & Compliance
  • Ensure all solutions meet CVS Health's Responsible AI standards, including model documentation, governance, risk assessment, and auditability.
  • Design systems that adhere to HIPAA, data privacy, and security requirements.


Collaboration & Technical Leadership
  • Partner with product, engineering, data, security, and compliance teams to shape roadmaps and solution direction.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute reusable patterns, frameworks, and platform accelerators.


Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years in large-scale software development
  • 5+ years solution architecture or system design experience.
  • 5+ years building large-scale microservices/APIs using Node.js.
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with GCP and AWS (serverless, event-driven, AI/ML, CI/CD).
  • AWS Bedrock (any combination of models, agents, knowledge bases, guardrails, tuning, evaluation) or GCP Vertex AI (Model Garden, Extensions/Agents, Vector Search, Pipelines, Tuning) or similar technologies.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Strong experience with Python for AI/ML engineering.
  • Production experience with:
    • Agentic AI frameworks
    • RAG architectures and vector databases
    • Serverless and event-driven designs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Vertex AI's Generative AI Studio, vector search orchestration, and agent capabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with vector databases (OpenSearch, Pinecone, FAISS, pgvector, Milvus).
  • Strong knowledge of prompt engineering, evaluation, observability, and LLM security patterns.
  • Ability to write clear design docs, architectural diagrams, runbooks, and technical briefs.
  • Agile/SAFe experience in large enterprises.
  • Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP) preferred.


Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.


Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$106,605.00 - $260,590.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

CVS Health Careers

Joining CVS Health presents a unique opportunity to advance your career in a company where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As a leader in the healthcare industry, CVS Health is more than just a pharmacy. We are a team of professionals dedicated to improving lives and optimizing health outcomes.

Work You’ll Do

At CVS Health, you will be part of a culture that values diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives, driving innovation in healthcare services and solutions.

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Whether you’re looking for a position in pharmacy services, corporate leadership, or in-store management, CVS Health offers a variety of employment opportunities that will help you harness your skills and thrive professionally. Our job opportunities span across a wide range of professional fields and geographic locations, ensuring that your career at CVS Health aligns with your professional goals and lifestyle.

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CVS Health is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, industry-leading experts, and comprehensive diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate. We support career advancement through professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities for networking and internal mobility.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to their well-being and success. From health and wellness benefits to professional development programs, CVS Health is dedicated to ensuring our team members have the resources they need. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and continuous learning, making CVS Health a place where you can grow and succeed.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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