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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI... - **Company:** CVS Health - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,430.0 - $222,480.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, BASIC (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Machine Learning, Regression Testing, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Containerization, Kubernetes - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzdno4 ## About the Role + 5+ years of software engineering experience delivering production systems, including modern APIs and application development. + 3+ years of experience applying ML/AI concepts in real systems; GenAI exposure (LLMs, RAG, evaluation) strongly preferred. + 3+ years of experience delivering solutions in high-scale, high-availability environments with strong security and compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications + Proficiency in backend engineering (APIs, services) and comfort contributing across the stack when needed. + Working knowledge of LLM application development (prompting, RAG, tool calling) and evaluation practices. + Experience with CI/CD, testing, containerization, and basic Kubernetes concepts. + Strong debugging and operational skills; ability to improve reliability and performance based on telemetry and root cause analysis. + Effective collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Education + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience) ## Description Solution Development & Delivery + Implement AI-powered services and application features that integrate enterprise data and systems with LLMs and ML models. + Contribute to solution design by proposing approaches, identifying dependencies, and documenting tradeoffs and implementation plans. + Deliver features using strong engineering practices: test automation, code review, CI/CD, and operational readiness. GenAI Engineering Practices + Build and tune RAG pipelines (retrieval, ranking, grounding) and implement prompt patterns that improve reliability and user experience. + Contribute to evaluation suites and regression testing to ensure quality and safety over time. + Implement guardrails and security controls (input/output validation, policy filtering, and data protection patterns) under guidance from senior engineers. Reliability, Observability & Support + Instrument services with metrics, traces, logs, and dashboards; participate in incident response and post-incident improvements. + Support performance and cost optimization efforts (latency, throughput, caching, and model selection). + Follow and reinforce platform standards for deployment, versioning, monitoring, and documentation. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement + Work closely with product, design, security, and platform teams to refine requirements and deliver customer-focused outcomes. + Mentor engineers at earlier career stages and share practical learnings with the broader AI/ML community of practice. + Stay current on GenAI and ML platform trends; propose incremental improvements that raise quality and accelerate delivery. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the AI Revolution in Software Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1266-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-software-development) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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