Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Our client is seeking an Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their Center for Data Analytics, Innovation, and Rigor (DAIR) team in New York City.

As the Senior Machine Learning (ML) Engineer
, you will apply expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) to develop and implement innovative ML solutions that have the potential to make a significant impact in the lives of children and adolescents struggling with mental health issues. You will work with researchers, clinicians, and software engineers within DAIR and across departments to design, prototype, deploy and maintain applied ML solutions to enhance our digital mental health tools.

This position is based in a professional office environment. It requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, operate standard office equipment (including computers, phones, copiers, and printers), perform repetitive tasks, and communicate effectively with others. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may also be required. This role may require occasional travel for meetings.

Our client is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. They have become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

• Design, implement, and maintain machine learning models with a focus on NLP and LLMs for real‑world application in the mental health field.
• Perform analyses on large datasets using high‑performance computing infrastructures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate ML solutions into research projects and mental health tools.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for training, evaluating, and deploying models.
• Leverage expertise to create innovative solutions to complex problems using state‑of‑the‑art ML methods.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Perform additional job‑related duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data analysis and data science fundamentals (e.g., algorithms, data structures, data visualization, machine learning).
• 8+ years of experience in at least one scientific programming language (e.g., Python/R, Matlab) and related toolboxes or frameworks (e.g., Tidyverse, Scipy, Sklearn, Polars, Pytorch) is required.
• 5+ years of experience working in a Linux environment, using version control systems (e.g., Git Hub), and software virtualization platforms (e.g., Docker).
• 3+ years of practical experience developing and designing production‑oriented machine learning technologies and systems, including hands‑on experience in NLP and modern ML/NLP.tool chains (e.g., pytorch, tensor flow, Spa Cy, Hugging Face, NLTK).
• Experience can be concurrent with education.
• Work cooperatively and contribute to group efforts in a very collaborative, open‑source, and multidisciplinary environment.
• Good knowledge of standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Understanding data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR) and research ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to independently and responsibly contribute to data analysis and machine learning technologies in clinical contexts.
• Capable of mentoring staff tasked with machine learning model development.
• Identify and address challenges with innovative solutions.
• Skilled in planning, executing, and monitoring projects.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $118,000 - $148,000 USD annually.

Our client's competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and…