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 Bachelors 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 easewhether you're on or off shift, it's free! From healthcare to financial support and generous time-off options, weve 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 Companys 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! At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture. We know the importance of respecting each others differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each others differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Privacy Notice that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.