Data Engineer - Machine Learning (Marketing Analytics)

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Data Engineer- Machine Learning is responsible for scaling a modern data & AI stack to drive revenue growth, improve customer satisfaction, and optimize resource utilization. As an ML Data Engineer, you will bridge data engineering and ML engineering : build high‑quality feature pipelines in Snowflake / Snowpark, Databricks, productionize and operate batch / real‑time inference, and establish MLOps / LLMOps practices so models deliver measurable business impact at scale.

This role is required onsite at PODS headquarters in Clearwater, FL. The onsite working schedule is Monday - Thursday onsite with Friday remote.

It is NOT a remote opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and operate feature pipelines that transform curated datasets into reusable, governed feature tables in Snowflake
• Productionize ML models (batch and real‑time) with reliable inference jobs / APIs, SLAs, and observability
• Setup processes in Databricks and Snowflake / Snowpark to schedule, monitor, and auto‑heal training / inference pipelines
• Collaborate with our Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A) team centered on replicating operational data into Snowflake, enriching it into governed, reusable models / feature tables, and enabling advanced analytics & ML—with Databricks as a core collaboration environment
• Partner with Data Science to optimize models that grow customer base and revenue, improve CX, and optimize resources
• Implement MLOps / LLMOps : experiment tracking, reproducible training, model / asset registry, safe rollout, and automated retraining triggers
• Enforce data governance & security policies and contribute metadata, lineage, and definitions to the ED&A catalog
• Optimize cost / performance across Snowflake / Snowpark and Databricks
• Follow robust and established version control and DevOps practices
• Create clear runbooks and documentation, and share best practices with analytics, data engineering, and product partners

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Essential Skills, Abilities, and Example Behavior(s)

DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS : Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards

TAKE INITIATIVE : Able to exhibit tendencies to be self-starting and not wait for signals; Able to be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action; Able to take action beyond what is required and volunteers to take on new assignments; Able to complete assignments independently without constant supervision

BE INNOVATIVE / CREATIVE : Able to examine the status quo and consistently look for better ways of doing things; Able to recommend changes based on analyzed needs; Able to develop proper solutions and identify opportunities

BE PROFESSIONAL : Able to project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts; Able to create a positive first impression; Able to gain respect and trust of others through personal image and demeanor

ADVANCED COMPUTER USER : Able to use required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, presentations, electronic communication, and complex spreadsheets including formulas and macros and / or databases. Able to operate general office equipment including company telephone system

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education & Experience Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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Please note that as per PODS policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our Inclusive Diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that PODS will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.