Urgently Need Principal MLOps Engineer (REMOTE) in California

Job title: Principal MLOps Engineer (REMOTE)

Company: Stryker

Job description: Work Flexibility: Remote



As a valued member of Stryker’s AI innovation unit, you will work alongside trailblazers, industry visionaries, innovators, and inventors who are committed to bringing computer vision, AI/ML and digital innovation to the operating room and other healthcare settings. You’ll contribute to fast-paced cycles of innovation and develop core technologies that power a wide array of Stryker’s solutions, including: surgical robotics and navigation, image-guided surgery, treatment selection, outcome assessment, and clinical decision intelligence. You will apply your core skills across a range of deployment platforms spanning from mobile applications, cloud services, and SDKs to embedded systems, edge devices, and mixed reality (XR) platforms. You will have an opportunity to work across a wide variety of therapeutic areas ranging from orthopedics and neurosurgery to emergency care and operating room safety and efficiency – plus many more.



We are in search of a skilled and experienced Principal MLOps Engineer to join our team, with a focus on building systems and applications that interact with AI models in a cloud-native (Azure) environment. In this position, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications that flawlessly integrate with state-of-the-art AI and machine learning technologies.



Who We Want:



The ideal candidate will have a robust background in machine learning operations, a deep understanding of software development best practices, and multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies. As a principal engineer, you will offer technical leadership, mentor other team members, and play an instrumental role in fostering innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions.



Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.



Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.



Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.



What You Will Do:



Design, develop, and maintain complex, high-performance, and scalable MLOps systems that interact with AI models and systems.



Cooperate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, AI researchers, and AI/ML engineers, to understand requirements, define project boundaries, and ensure alignment with business goals.



Offer technical leadership and expertise in choosing, evaluating, and implementing software technologies, tools, and frameworks in a cloud-native (Azure + AML) environment.



Troubleshoot and resolve intricate software problems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability when interfacing with AI/ML systems.



Participate in software development project planning and estimation, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely solution delivery.



Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user manuals.



A minimum of 6 years of experience in machine learning software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or principal role.



Profound understanding of machine learning concepts, technologies, and integration techniques.



Strong knowledge of programming languages commonly used in AI/ML, such as Python, R, or C++.



Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.



Experience with Azure cloud platform, machine learning services, and best practices.



Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.



Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and CI/CD pipelines.



Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.



What You Will Need:



Bachelor's degree completed in Computer Science or a related field.



8+ years of relatable work experience.



$122,800 - $271,400 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.



Travel Percentage: None



Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.



Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Expected salary:

Location: California

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