Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Vantage Compute is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S. Trusted by more than 25 million consumers and 750,000 healthcare professionals annually, Vantage Compute provides access to savings and affordability options for generic and brand-name medications at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, as well as comprehensive healthcare research and information. Since 2011, Vantage Compute has helped consumers save nearly $75 billion on the cost of their prescriptions. Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans. Major Responsibilities: Define and drive machine learning strategy across multiple domains and product areas while actively contributing to implementation Design, build, and scale production ML systems, pipelines, and services Establish standards for model architecture, evaluation, deployment, and lifecycle management Lead development of complex ML solutions, partnering with Data Scientists to bring models into production Leverage agentic AI to speed up development and deliver features on a consistent cadence Drive enterprise MLOps strategy, including deployment, monitoring, and model governance Define and implement scalable feature engineering and data pipeline strategies Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve ML system performance, reliability, and scalability Solve highly complex, ambiguous technical problems through hands-on development and technical leadership Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across teams Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and best practices to advance ML capabilities Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning systems at scale Proven track record of leading and delivering large, complex ML initiatives Strong expertise in ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost) and distributed systems Extensive programming experience in Python required, Golang experience preferred Experience in building data pipelines in cloud environment such as airflow Experience in developing multi‑agent systems and RAG architectures Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data ecosystems Deep understanding of MLOps and production ML systems Experience working with AI governance guidelines and compliance requirements in the industry Strong software engineering and system design skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Engineering teams are responsible for supporting appropriate security controls, including management, operational, and technical controls in addition to general Vantage Compute best practices, such as reading and adhering to the security policies and procedures, being vigilant and observant of potential security threats, etc. At Vantage Compute , pay ranges are determined based on work locations and may vary based on where the successful candidate is hired. The pay ranges below are shown as a guideline, and the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant business and organizational factors. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Please contact your recruiter for additional information. San Francisco and Seattle Offices: $253,000.00 - $404,000.00 New York Office: $232,000.00 - $371,000.00 Santa Monica Office: $211,000.00 - $337,000.00 Other Office Locations: $190,000.00 - $303,000.00 Vantage Compute also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses or commission, and annual equity grants for most positions as well as generous benefits. Our great benefits offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, an ESPP, unlimited vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave. Vantage Compute also offers additional benefits like mental wellness and financial wellness programs, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, pet insurance, supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and more! We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel. With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. Vantage Compute is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don’t necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we’d