We’re seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support a leading industry company. This remote role is perfect for professionals with a passion for developing scalable AI solutions and working within cloud ecosystems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to driving innovation in healthcare and retail applications from anywhere outside the region. This opportunity is open for a contract duration exceeding one year, offering flexibility and the chance to impact critical systems.

There is no application deadline.

Machine Learning Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable machine learning models and data pipelines on cloud platforms.
• Build and maintain comprehensive end-to-end ML workflows, including feature engineering, model training, evaluation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
• Develop accessible ML capabilities through APIs for use by other systems and teams.
• Operationalize advanced models such as LLMs, SLMs, and retrieval-augmented systems to ensure high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with data, software, and product teams to integrate ML solutions into broader infrastructure.

Machine Learning Engineer Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python programming with solid understanding of core machine learning principles.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, especially Vertex AI for training and deploying models.
• Knowledge of containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker for ML workloads.
• Experience working with NLP, including training and deploying language models, and hosting models in production.
• Familiarity with large-scale data processing and management of the ML lifecycle.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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