Principal Data Engineer – ML Platforms

Altarum(2 months ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$146,049 - $195,552 (estimated)Data & AI Center of Excellence

About this role

The Principal Data Engineer – ML Platforms at Altarum’s Data & AI Center of Excellence leads the design and operation of modern data and machine learning platforms that support public health and Medicaid programs. The role focuses on building secure, scalable, and explainable infrastructure to power analytics, evaluation, AI modeling, and interoperability across divisions. As a cornerstone technical leader, this position bridges data engineering with applied ML and generative AI enablement in a regulated environment. The work directly supports Altarum’s mission to improve health outcomes for underserved populations through advanced data and AI capabilities.

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Required Skills

ML Platform Engineering
Lakehouse Architecture
CI/CD Pipelines
MLOps Implementation
AWS GovCloud
Infrastructure As Code
Data Ingestion
Data Normalization
FHIR Integration
HL7 Integration

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About Altarum

altarum.org

Altarum is a nonprofit health systems research and consulting organization that improves health care and public health through evidence, analytics, and practical implementation. With roots in public-sector innovation dating to 1946, Altarum provides policy research, data analytics, program evaluation, technical assistance, and system-design services across areas like behavioral health, food and nutrition, long‑term services and supports, maternal and child health, and health financing. It partners with federal, state, and local governments, health systems, and payers to translate research into actionable solutions that enhance access, equity, quality, and affordability. Altarum emphasizes data-driven decision making and scalable implementation to drive measurable improvements in health outcomes.