Sr. ML Ops Engineer

Datavant is a data platform company and the world’s leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world’s leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. 

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we’re rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare’s most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Datavant is a data platform company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-friendly team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.

About the role:

We are seeking a skilled MLOps Engineer with expertise in Spark, Python, GPU and preferably Databricks to join our team. As an MLOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in operationalizing and automating machine learning workflows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, and DevOps teams to deploy, monitor, and manage machine learning models in production environments.

Who you are: 

Daily responsibilities include Development and Management of key system areas including:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable MLOps infrastructure and pipelines using Apache Spark, Python, and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Develop and automate CI/CD pipelines for model training, testing, validation, and deployment.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to track model performance, data drift, and system health.
• Optimize and tune machine learning workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure security and compliance requirements are met throughout the MLOps lifecycle.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate machine learning systems with existing infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams on best practices for MLOps and model deployment.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in MLOps and machine learning engineering domains.
• Perform troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to machine learning pipelines, infrastructure, and deployments.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a MLOps Engineer, Software engineer, DevOps Engineer or related role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and frameworks such as MLFlow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
• Knowledge of big data processing technologies such as Apache Spark for handling large-scale data and distributed computing.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with services like AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, or Google AI Platform.
• Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes for managing machine learning workflows in production environments.
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools for automating the deployment and management of machine learning models.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for data engineering and analytics (must have).
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for machine learning workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.

Nice to Have

• Masters degree in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or data science preferred
• Healthcare Domain expertise
• Experience productionizing large NLP models

 

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks and industry best practices. 

We’re building a high-growth, high-autonomy culture. We rely less on job titles and more on cultivating an environment where anyone can contribute, the best ideas win, and personal growth is driven by expanding impact. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated salary range for this role is  $152,000.00 - $228,000.00.

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your responses will be anonymous and used to help us identify areas of improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual responses. In fact, we aren’t even able to see if you’ve responded or not.) Responding is your choice and it will not be used in any way in our hiring process.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:$152,000—$228,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Learn more here.

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren’t even able to see whether you’ve responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way.

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