Lead AI Platform Engineer

Position Overview The Lead Engineer, Artificial Intelligence is a pivotal position responsible for driving the strategic vision and technical execution of AI initiatives within the organization. This role demands expertise in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Large Language Models.

This role will be responsible for the development and deployment of innovative AI solutions, ensuring their alignment with business objectives while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. A strong emphasis is placed on problem-solving, efficiency enhancement, and maintaining the reliability and scalability of AI systems to deliver exceptional results.

Essential Duties Include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead the execution of ML, NLP, LLM deliverables in support of the AI strategies. Collaborate closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and software engineers to ensure smooth integration of machine learning models into production systems. Partner on the execution of custom ML, Gen AI, NLP, LLM Models for batch and stream processing-based AI ML pipelines including data ingestion, preprocessing modules, search and retrieval, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), NLP/LLM model development and ensure the end-to-end solution meets all technical and business requirements, and SLA specifications.

Complete the development and deployment of AI models and algorithms to solve complex problems. Stay updated on advancements in AI research and technology to guide initiatives. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Coach, support, and provide mentorship for team members. Champion ethical AI practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Address issues related to data privacy, security, and biases in AI systems.

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization. Minimum

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4+ years of relevant as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. Demonstrated expertise in designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that drive measurable business impact.

Demonstrated understanding of ethical considerations in AI systems. 3+ years of project leadership experience including Agile project management, Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFE). Advanced ability working with machine learning frameworks, programming languages like Python, and cloud platforms.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in AI/ML techniques. Preferred

Qualifications: Experience designing and deploying Gen AI solutions at scale. Experience fine tuning LLMs, SLMs, teacher-student frameworks and model distillation Familiarity with human in the loop methods for aligning LLMs with human preferences, e.g. DPO Familiarity with Agentic framework platforms and concepts.

Experience deploying agentic-based solutions is a plus. The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 - $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more.

With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter