> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1404404-lead-machine-learning-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1404404-lead-machine-learning-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Machine Learning Engineer - **Company:** Prudential Financial, Inc. - **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $197,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Cleansing, Github, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gikilq ## About the Role 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. ### Minimum Education Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience. Must have 5 years of experience in: * Software engineering; * Python, including object-oriented programming; * MLOps: Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automating the build, testing, and deployment of ML models; * Jenkins, MLFlow, or Github Actions; * Packaging models and their dependencies into Docker containers; * Using Kubernetes to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications; and * ML algorithms: Linear models and tree-based models. Must have 2 years of experience in using cloud platforms for deploying and managing ML models: SageMaker, Bedrock, Azure AI, Foundry, or Vertex AI. Domestic travel required up to 10%. ## Description Lead Machine Learning Engineer (The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ): Design and develop machine learning models and algorithms. Lead the end-to-end ML pipeline, including data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML solutions into products. Research and implement state-of-the-art ML techniques. Mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of ML systems. Monitor and improve model performance over time. Communicate technical concepts to stakeholders. Telecommuting permitted up to 100% per week. Candidate may work and reside from anywhere in the U.S. ## Related Videos - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [MLops – Deploying, Maintaining And Evolving Machine Learning Models in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/115-mlops-deploying-maintaining-and-evolving-machine-learning-models-in-production) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)