AI Commercial & ML Ops Engineer

US, Texas

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:
We are seeking a senior-level Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Operations Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable machine learning and artificial intelligence deployment pipelines that power real-world business impact. In this role, you will partner closely with Data Science, Data Engineering, and Analytics teams to ensure models are production-ready, performant, secure, and scalable across cloud platforms. You will automate and operationalize the full machine learning lifecycle, from data ingestion through retraining, while establishing best practices, governance frameworks, and enterprise standards for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Operations.

This is a highly visible individual contributor role that combines hands-on engineering with strategic influence across various initiatives.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:
Design, build, and operate end-to-end machine learning and artificial intelligence pipelines supporting batch, streaming, and real-time inference use cases

Automate the full machine learning lifecycle including ingestion, feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, monitoring, and retraining

Implement CI/CD pipelines for machine learning systems with automated testing, validation gates, and controlled model promotion

Develop orchestration workflows using tools such as Airflow, Kubeflow, and MLflow for experiment tracking and governance

Optimize artificial intelligence workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency using distributed compute and cloud-native services

Establish monitoring and observability frameworks including performance metrics, data quality checks, drift detection, and bias monitoring

Design automated retraining strategies including trigger-based, schedule-based, and performance-based refresh cycles

Create repeatable prompting frameworks and artificial intelligence guardrails to support safe and effective AI-assisted development

Implement access controls, secrets management, compliance standards, and security best practices across machine learning and artificial intelligence platforms

Evaluate and operationalize emerging artificial intelligence technologies and vendor tools, identifying measurable business value

Mentor engineers and data scientists on Machine Learning Operations best practices and influence enterprise-wide architectural standards

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
5+ years of prior relevant experience in machine learning or artificial intelligence engineering, Data Science, or Analytics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field required

Deep experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence pipeline development and full lifecycle automation

Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in Machine Learning Operations strategies and pipeline standardization

Proven impact on improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions

Strong proficiency in Python and PySpark

Experience designing and implementing CI/CD for machine learning workflows, including version control systems such as Git and DVC

Experience with monitoring, logging, drift detection, and automated retraining frameworks

Experience with cloud platforms such as Databricks, AWS, GCP, or Azure

Proficiency in containerization and orchestration including Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with orchestration and lifecycle management tools such as Airflow, Kubeflow, MLflow, or similar platforms

Experience guiding teams on artificial intelligence automation best practices

Experience supporting marketing, revenue, or operations analytics teams preferred

Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or similar machine learning frameworks preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
Prioritize your wellness, access programs crafted to nurture your mental and physical health. 

Enjoy unbeatable discounts on hotel stays, dining, retail, entertainment, and exclusive partner perks for travel, tech, and beyond! 

Savor delicious meals for free in our employee dining room. 

Park with ease—whether you're on or off shift, it's free! 

From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, we’ve got you covered. 

Elevate your career with development programs, connect through networking events, and make a difference with community volunteer opportunities.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION:
https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=12824

Pay Range:
The pay range for this role is:
$130,100.00 - $173,500.00
This range represents a good faith estimate of the salary range that MGM reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan. 

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and time off plans. Specific program offerings vary by eligibility factors such as geographic location, employment status, and union membership.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!