Sr. Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Chicago)

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Senior Staff ML Engineer

Overview : We are seeking an accomplished Senior Staff ML Engineer who will serve as the technical leader for a n AI/Machine learning area . In this individual contributor role, you will drive the design, development, and optimization of advanced AIML systems and platforms , while setting the technical direction for multiple AI ML sub- teams . You will provide hands-on guidance, ensure architectural excellence, and lead by example to solve complex, large-scale , cross functional problems. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture & System Design:

• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance machine learning platforms and systems capable of processing large data volumes and supporting real-time decision making and workflows .

• Design end-to-end AI ML pipelines - from data ingestion and feature engineering to model training, deployment, and continuous monitoring.

• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge AI ML frameworks and libraries to maintain a state-of-the-art technology stack.

Technical Leadership & Expert Guidance:

• Act as the tech lead across multiple ML feature teams, setting technical direction and ensuring consistency in design principles and best practices.

• Provide hands-on mentorship and guidance during design reviews, code assessments, and performance tuning.

• Lead by example in tackling complex technical challenges and driving system-wide architectural improvements.

Innovation & Research Integration:

• Experiment with and prototype advanced machine learning algorithms and approaches to enhance system performance, model accuracy, and interpretability.

• Stay abreast of the latest research and industry trends, translating these insights into actionable, production-level solutions.

• Contribute to internal technical documentation and share knowledge across teams.

Lifecycle Management & Reliability:

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of machine learning models, ensuring robust testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.

• Develop and implement systems for model monitoring, alerting, and automated retraining to maintain peak performance in production.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance throughout the ML lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to seamlessly integrate ML systems into production environments.

• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and the sharing of best practices across teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; an advanced degree ( masters or Ph.D.) is highly desirable.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing AIML systems in production environments.

• Extensive expertise in architecting large-scale data pipelines, real-time AIML serving architectures, and managing the end-to-end AI ML lifecycle.

• Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges, innovate through hands-on experimentation, and set technical standards across teams.

• Deep proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar, with a strong emphasis on coding excellence.

• Experience with backend distributed systems & tools (e.g., Airflow, DBT , Temporal , Kubernetes ) and big-data technologies (e.g., Spark, MongoDB, Opensearch , Snowflake, Neo4j , Redis ).

• Significant experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and their machine learning services (e.g., SageMaker , Azure ML, AWS Bedrock).

• Familiarity with frameworks for model interpretability, fairness, and regulatory compliance, ensuring ethical and transparent ML systems.

• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch , Scikit-learn, Langchain , L angraph , etc.

If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of machine learning technology, thrive in a hands-on technical leadership role, and enjoy solving complex, large-scale problems, we encourage you to apply.

Annual Salary

$115,000.00 - $300,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidates work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

GEICO will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through lifes twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and were constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

Were an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, youll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on peoples lives.

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Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your familys overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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