Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Lead Machine Learning EngineerLocation: Silicon Valley, CA or Newark, NJEmployment Type: Contract-to-HireIndustry: Financial ServicesAbout the RoleLead the engineering of agentic AI systems for a major financial firmPartner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions that are stable, reproducible, scalable, and integrated with other products and servicesArchitect AI capabilities that support accurate, explainable, and governable business decisionsKey ResponsibilitiesLead the design and engineering of agentic AI systemsImplement traditional machine learning models alongside agentic AI solutionsArchitect AI capabilities that combine large language models (LLMs) with:Semantic knowledge layersKnowledge graphsOntologiesDeterministic reasoningCollaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and DevSecOps professionalsEnsure stability, reproducibility, scalability, and seamless integration of AI systemsSolve sophisticated business problems through innovative AI capabilitiesDeploy new products, services, and customer experiencesWhat You BringAdvanced technical expertise in machine learning engineering and AI systemsHands-on experience with large language models and agentic AIExperience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic layersExcellent problem-solving skillsStrong communication and teamwork skillsExperience working in agile environmentsStrong business insightInclusive leadership approachCommitment to continuous learning