Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Silicon Valley, CA or Newark, NJ

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Financial ServicesAbout the Role Lead the engineering of agentic AI systems for a major financial firm Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions that are stable, reproducible, scalable, and integrated with other products and services Architect AI capabilities that support accurate, explainable, and governable business decisionsKey Responsibilities Lead the design and engineering of agentic AI systems Implement traditional machine learning models alongside agentic AI solutions Architect AI capabilities that combine large language models (LLMs) with: Semantic knowledge layers Knowledge graphs Ontologies Deterministic reasoning Collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and DevSecOps professionals Ensure stability, reproducibility, scalability, and seamless integration of AI systems Solve sophisticated business problems through innovative AI capabilities Deploy new products, services, and customer experiencesWhat You Bring Advanced technical expertise in machine learning engineering and AI systems Hands-on experience with large language models and agentic AI Experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, or semantic layers Excellent problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Experience working in agile environments Strong business insight Inclusive leadership approach Commitment to continuous learning