University of Kentucky · 15 hours ago
MLOps Engineer Lead/UKHC
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$71K/yr - $132K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Kentucky is seeking an MLOps Engineer Lead to oversee enterprise-wide machine learning operations strategy and execution. This role involves providing expert-level oversight of deployment platforms and operational standards for AI initiatives, ensuring scalability and governance of ML pipelines across various applications.
EducationAgriculture
Responsibilities
Defines enterprise MLOps strategy including lifecycle management, CI/CD frameworks, and operational standards
Leads implementation of monitoring and alerting systems for production ML models across multiple domains
Establishes governance policies for model versioning, traceability, and compliance with regulatory frameworks
Provides technical leadership and guidance to senior engineers and cross-functional teams
Oversees evaluation and integration of new MLOps tools, platforms, and cloud-native solutions
Partners with executives and business leaders to align ML operations with organizational strategy
Directs development of reusable infrastructure, workflows, and automation frameworks
Coordinates enterprise incident response and continuity planning for critical ML systems
Mentors and advises engineering staff, fostering knowledge sharing and innovation in MLOps practices
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS
7 yrs
Preferred
Significant experience leading machine learning operations (MLOps) at an enterprise scale, including strategy, architecture, and execution
Demonstrated experience deploying, monitoring, and maintaining production-grade ML models across complex environments (e.g., cloud, hybrid, or on-prem)
Proven background supporting AI/ML solutions across multiple domains such as clinical, research, and business applications
Experience establishing governance, operational standards, and best practices for ML pipelines, including security, compliance, and model lifecycle management
Track record of influencing technology roadmaps and driving adoption of advanced AI/ML capabilities within large organizations
Experience partnering with senior technical and business leaders to deliver high-impact, reliable AI solutions
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2024-09-16Grant· $0.91M
2024-07-22Grant· $0.77M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.87M
Leadership Team
Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
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