Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Engineer

Intermountain Health

Salt Lake City, Utah · Remote within the United States, except California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and WashingtonFull-time$98,000–$118,000Posted Oct 20, 2026

About the role

Job Description:

Employer: IHC Health Services, Inc. (dba Intermountain Health)

Job Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Engineer

Degree Required: Master’s degree or equivalent foreign education

Academic Discipline(s): Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics

Experience Required: 1 year of experience in applied data science modeling or analytics

Job Description:

Designs, develops, and tests AI and Machine Learning systems and solutions across a variety of business problems.

Apply machine learning algorithms, deep learning, pretrained transformers, and statistical reasoning to create and optimize models.

Use AI/ML programming languages and tools to develop machine learning pipelines and systems.

Leverage cloud platforms and distributed computing to optimize machine learning models.

Work closely with Machine Learning Operations Engineers to deploy AI and ML systems using software engineering best practices.

Position may telecommute from any state in the United States except California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of applying machine learning algorithms, deep learning models, and transformer architectures to various data sets and problems.

Knowledge of Python and SQL.

Knowledge of statistical reasoning and probabilistic outcomes

Knowledge of object-oriented programming design and systems

Knowledge of version control processes and systems

Knowledge of database structures and analytics engineering

Knowledge of data analytics and business analytics

Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and distributed computing best practices.

Knowledge of Linux and bash scripting.

Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Knowledge of Artificially Intelligence Agents and decision-making architecture

Knowledge of all aspects of the data science life cycle including problem identification, data collection, data preparation, information/feature extraction, analytics method development, algorithm and model development, solution deployment and maintenance, customer consulting and communicating with non-technical business stakeholders.

Upon hire, all applicants will be subject to drug testing/screening and background checks.

Salary (Annual): $98,000.00 - $118,000.00

Work Location: 36 S State St, Suite 2200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Position may telecommute from any state in the United States except California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Hours of Work: Usually 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Applicants interested in applying for this position should go to https://imh.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/IntermountainCareers and search for the job title above or search for job number R187019 or email resume to Mary Hansen at mary.hansen@imail.org. Applicants who fail to provide a resume and pre-screening question responses will not be considered. This position is for permanent direct hire only; applications for contract labor will not be considered.

Location:

Key Bank Tower

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test AI and machine learning systems for diverse business problems.
  • Apply machine learning algorithms, deep learning, pretrained transformers, and statistical reasoning to build and optimize models.
  • Develop machine learning pipelines and systems using AI and ML programming languages and tools.
  • Use cloud platforms and distributed computing to optimize machine learning models.
  • Collaborate with MLOps engineers to deploy AI and ML systems using software engineering best practices.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or equivalent foreign education in Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
  • At least 1 year of experience in applied data science modeling or analytics.
  • Knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, transformer architectures, and natural language processing.
  • Knowledge of Python, SQL, object-oriented programming, version control, database structures, and analytics engineering.
  • Knowledge of statistical reasoning, cloud computing, distributed computing, Linux, and bash scripting.
  • Knowledge of AI agents and decision-making architectures.
  • Knowledge of the data science lifecycle, including data preparation, feature extraction, model development, deployment, maintenance, and stakeholder communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with programs supporting health, security, connection, and well-being.

Skills mentioned

PythonSQLMachine LearningDeep LearningTransformersStatistical AnalysisCloud ComputingDistributed SystemsLinuxAI Agents

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 5,100 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.  With more than 69,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care. At Intermountain, every caregiver helps us fulfill our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Interested in joining our team? Check out our career website and apply today at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/.

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