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Robert Half · 11 hours ago

Lead AI / ML Engineer

Robert Half is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to build and scale real-time data pipelines, drive platform reliability, and lead core AI/ML engineering initiatives. You’ll work across teams to deliver high‑performance, secure, and cost‑efficient data and machine learning systems.

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Hiring Manager
Michael Baumgartner
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Responsibilities

Architect and maintain scalable data pipelines (GCP, Kafka, Flink)
Own reliability, observability, and performance of the data/ML platform
Optimize infrastructure performance and cloud costs
Standardize data modeling and testing (dbt or similar)
Implement Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices
Ensure security, governance, and compliance across data systems
Lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineering peers
Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and standards

Qualification

Cloud GCPCloud AWSApache KafkaApache FlinkPythonInfrastructure as CodeSemantic data modelingCloud securityCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field
6+ years in data engineering, ML engineering, or related fields
Strong hands-on experience with Cloud (GCP or AWS), Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Python
Proven experience deploying and maintaining AI/ML systems in production
Expertise with semantic data modeling and frameworks like dbt
Solid understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred

Master's in Data Science, Analytics or related field

Company

Robert Half

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Keith Waddell
President and CEO
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Paul Gentzkow
President and Chief Executive Officer, Talent Solutions
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