Machine Learning Engineer

Are you passionate about both building cutting-edge AI models and bringing them to life in scalable production environments? EPAM Systems is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer with a hybrid profile in Data Science and MLOps to support a major healthcare transformation project aligned with Abu Dhabi’s 2025 digital health vision. You will work at the intersection of data science, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure to design, build, deploy, and monitor AI solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges — from personalized care and automation to regulatory compliance and operational optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex healthcare datasets to generate insights and model patient, clinical, and operational patterns.
• Build, train, and evaluate machine learning models using statistical and deep learning techniques (e.g., NLP, CV, LLMs).
• Collaborate with clinicians and business stakeholders to translate domain needs into data-driven solutions.
• Use experimentation frameworks to compare model performance and validate outcomes.
• Design and maintain end-to-end ML pipelines — from data ingestion to deployment and monitoring.
• Package models into production-grade APIs and microservices, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, version control, and model lifecycle management using tools like MLflow, Azure DevOps, Databricks.
• Monitor deployed models for drift, latency, and accuracy, and automate retraining workflows where necessary.
• Leverage containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS) to deploy models in real-world environments.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and auditability of all deployed AI systems in line with HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare standards.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or ML engineering.
• Strong background in Python, SQL, and distributed processing tools (e.g., Spark).
• Proven track record with ML frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLlib).
• Proficiency in MLOps tools such as MLflow, DVC, Azure ML, SageMaker, or Kubeflow.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), including DevOps tooling and infrastructure automation.
• Familiarity with LLMOps, prompt engineering, or frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex is a plus.
• Deep understanding of healthcare data and related compliance constraints.
• Experience building and deploying real-time or batch inference systems using robust APIs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders, clinicians, and engineers.

Nice to Have:

• Background in bioinformatics, digital health, or clinical data modeling.
• Experience with feature stores, streaming pipelines, or event-driven ML architectures.
• Familiarity with model explainability tools (e.g., SHAP, LIME) and ethical AI practices.
• Understanding of healthcare-specific data formats and standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR).

Language Requirements: None specified.

Benefits:

• End of service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions (note: subject to eligibility requirements).