Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The Machine Learning Engineer, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care. We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly. Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by: Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure Responsibilities: As a member of the Machine Learning Engineering team, you will work with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to design, build, and manage the infrastructure, platforms, and tools that power AI applications across our health system. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field At least 3 years of experience developing, scaling, or deploying machine learning models Professional experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Proficiency in SQL, Python, and a deep learning framework (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch) Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker preferred) Demonstrable experience with version control in a team environment Deep understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, automated testing, and object-oriented programming A commitment to writing clean, readable, tested, and well-documented code Demonstrable professional experience with CI/CD and RESTful APIs Motivated by a curiosity for understanding how complex systems work Comfortable communicating clearly and succinctly with audiences of varying technical backgrounds Preferred Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field Production experience with Databricks, Spark, and/or Kubernetes Familiarity with Large Language Models, Generative AI, and RAG systems Knowledge of computer vision workflows and models Familiarity with asynchronous programming patterns Familiarity with GitHub or Azure DevOps Hands-on experience with Terraform Experience with C, C++, C#, or Go Healthcare experience Epic experience Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.