Senior Machine Learning Engineer

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values : respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer is an integral part of Latham's Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for the design, deployment, and optimization of custom workflows using classical machine learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI techniques to enhance legal and business processes, while designing, building, and optimizing custom machine learning models and workflows to optimize legal and business workflows. This role will be located in our Downtown Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include :

• Contributing to the entire lifecycle of AI / ML applications including concept, design, test, release, and support
• Developing and maintaining robust ML pipelines for training, validation, and model deployment
• Working with DevOps or infrastructure teams to manage GPU resources, model serving frameworks, and CI / CD workflows
• Evaluating and integrating new research, tools, and frameworks to advance the team's capabilities
• Developing ML / GenAI solutions in a professional manner, and in accordance with established deliverable schedules and firm procedures
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and / or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

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Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes :

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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Pay Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 / Yr.