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Contract: Senior/Lead ML Operations Engineer @ Upwork

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 Contract: Senior/Lead ML Operations Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, integration, and maintenance of knowledge graphs, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and graph database management.
  • Deploy, monitor, and optimize machine learning models especially those leveraging Generative AI and LLMs at scale in production environments.
  • Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation systems to enhance search and recommendation functionalities.
  • Build and maintain robust machine learning pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow from ingestion to model serving.
  • Develop and integrate APIs for serving ML models and knowledge graph data to platform applications.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and active learning systems to ensure model performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate closely with a globally distributed team of ML engineers, data engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Continuously drive improvements in model accuracy, system scalability, and operational efficiency.
Must Haves (Required Skills):
  • 5+ years of experience deploying and maintaining machine learning models in production environments.
  • Proven expertise in knowledge graph development, graph databases (e.g., Neo4j, TigerGraph), and data integration.
  • Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), with proficiency in Java or Golang a plus.
  • Deep understanding of scalable, cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred; GCP and Azure experience valued).
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid grasp of Generative AI, Large Language Models, and modern ML frameworks.
  • Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines and integrating with relational databases.
  • Familiarity with RESTful API development and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, and ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.
As a plus:
  • Experience with data engineering, API integration, and monitoring/optimization of ML services.
  • Prior work on multi-year, large-scale knowledge graph or graph ML projects.
  • Exposure to active learning systems and ML model monitoring frameworks.

Job Classification

Industry: Internet
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Data Platform Engineer
Employement Type: Contract

Contact Details:

Company: Upwork
Location(s): Remote

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Keyskills:   orchestration neo4j Data modeling GCP Machine learning Lead Programming Data structures Operations Python

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