AI-Machine Learning Engineer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Boston, MA
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Posted Feb. 27, 2026
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On the machine learning & AI support team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, you'll consult with scientists to scope and design ML/AI solutions, deliver project results on time and within budget, and collaborate with the broader team to develop longer-term improvements in quality, speed, and efficacy of projects and programs. You will also evaluate and benchmark new libraries and contribute to prototyping and pipeline development.
Commitments
This role involves no patient contact.
Responsibilities
- Meeting and consulting scientists requiring machine learning & AI support and designing plans and solutions.
- Delivering results for projects on-time and on-budget.
- Working as part of the broader team to identify longer-term solutions that will improve quality, speed and efficacy of our current projects and programs.
- Evaluating and benchmarking new libraries; prototype and pipeline development.
Commitments
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Patient Contact:
None
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Requirements
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage people if needed, within an environment with ever changing priorities.
- Experience with one of the following:
- Natural language processing or Computer vision technologies, Transformers, Adversarial / Generative models, JAX + Flex / Haiku, Vision Transformers, Federated learning, AutoML, Self-supervised learning, Causal ML, Reinforcement learning, Infrastructure as Code, DataOps (versioning, lineage, and governance), AIOps & MLOps life cycle (from deployment to monitoring to retirement), explainable AI, batch/online/streaming/edge training/inference, fully reproducible and auditable ML practices, CI/CD for large language models and large vision models, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid data platforms, productized Docker/Spark/Kubernetes solutions such as Databricks and Snowflake, High-throughput big data processing under redundancy / low-latency requirements.
- 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Deep machine learning & AI skills, at the interface with computer science.
- License/Certification/Registration Required:
- None
Preferred Skills
- Experience with one of the following:
- Natural language processing or Computer vision technologies, Transformers, Adversarial / Generative models, JAX + Flex / Haiku, Vision Transformers, Federated learning, AutoML, Self-supervised learning, Causal ML, Reinforcement learning, Infrastructure as Code, DataOps (versioning, lineage, and governance), AIOps & MLOps life cycle (from deployment to monitoring to retirement), explainable AI, batch/online/streaming/edge training/inference, fully reproducible and auditable ML practices, CI/CD for large language models and large vision models, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid data platforms, productized Docker/Spark/Kubernetes solutions such as Databricks and Snowflake, High-throughput big data processing under redundancy / low-latency requirements.
- Python experience is required; R experience is a plus.
- Experience within a clinical or research environment preferred.
Education
- (Required) – Bachelor’s degree required.
- (Not required) – Deep machine learning & AI skills, at the interface with computer science.
The Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist I works within the Artificial Intelligence Operations and Data Science Services group (AIOS) in the Informatics & Analytics department of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
The Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist I works in a team environment on both short-term priorities identified by our top clinicians, as well as on long-term institutional efforts that aim at revolutionizing the way the Institute conducts basic cancer research and provides best-in-class clinical oncology to our patients.
AIOS is part of the department serving some of the most prominent research and clinical programs at the Institute, from basic to translational research, to clinical deployment, and operationalization. The AIOS group encompasses expertise in AI, data science, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, production deployment, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, project management standards, and data labeling. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. DFCI trains new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Meeting and consulting scientists requiring machine learning & AI support and designing plans and solutions.
Delivering results for projects on-time and on-budget.
Working as part of the broader team to identify longer-term solutions that will improve quality, speed and efficacy of our current projects and programs.
Evaluating and benchmarking new libraries; prototype and pipeline development.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication and effective problem-solving skills, track record in serving a variety of diverse customers and projects.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage people if needed, within an environment with ever changing priorities.
Experience with one of the following:
Natural language processing or Computer vision technologies, Transformers, Adversarial / Generative models, JAX + Flex / Haiku, Vision Transformers, Federated learning, AutoML, Self-supervised learning, Causal ML, Reinforcement learning, Infrastructure as Code, DataOps (versioning, lineage, and governance), AIOps & MLOps life cycle (from deployment to monitoring to retirement), explainable AI, batch/online/streaming/edge training/inference, fully reproducible and auditable ML practices, CI/CD for large language models and large vision models, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid data platforms, productized Docker/Spark/Kubernetes solutions such as Databricks and Snowflake, High-throughput big data processing under redundancy / low-latency requirements.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
1 year of relevant experience required. Deep machine learning & AI skills, at the interface with computer science. Python experience is required; R experience is a plus. Experience within a clinical or research environment preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
None
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Patient Contact:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$90,400.00 - $106,400.00
The Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineer/Scientist I works in a team environment on both short-term priorities identified by our top clinicians, as well as on long-term institutional efforts that aim at revolutionizing the way the Institute conducts basic cancer research and provides best-in-class clinical oncology to our patients.
AIOS is part of the department serving some of the most prominent research and clinical programs at the Institute, from basic to translational research, to clinical deployment, and operationalization. The AIOS group encompasses expertise in AI, data science, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, production deployment, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, project management standards, and data labeling. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. DFCI trains new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Meeting and consulting scientists requiring machine learning & AI support and designing plans and solutions.
Delivering results for projects on-time and on-budget.
Working as part of the broader team to identify longer-term solutions that will improve quality, speed and efficacy of our current projects and programs.
Evaluating and benchmarking new libraries; prototype and pipeline development.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Excellent communication and effective problem-solving skills, track record in serving a variety of diverse customers and projects.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage people if needed, within an environment with ever changing priorities.
Experience with one of the following:
Natural language processing or Computer vision technologies, Transformers, Adversarial / Generative models, JAX + Flex / Haiku, Vision Transformers, Federated learning, AutoML, Self-supervised learning, Causal ML, Reinforcement learning, Infrastructure as Code, DataOps (versioning, lineage, and governance), AIOps & MLOps life cycle (from deployment to monitoring to retirement), explainable AI, batch/online/streaming/edge training/inference, fully reproducible and auditable ML practices, CI/CD for large language models and large vision models, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid data platforms, productized Docker/Spark/Kubernetes solutions such as Databricks and Snowflake, High-throughput big data processing under redundancy / low-latency requirements.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
1 year of relevant experience required. Deep machine learning & AI skills, at the interface with computer science. Python experience is required; R experience is a plus. Experience within a clinical or research environment preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Required:
None
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Patient Contact:
None
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$90,400.00 - $106,400.00