Principal AI/ML Engineer, Security Automation

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Position Summary

The Principal AI/ML Engineer is expected to advance the artificial intelligence and machine learning practice in Security Engineering through cutting-edge research, exploration of new techniques and hands-on implementation of leading work. Leading work establishes models, patterns and reusable components that can be used by a broader team of AI/ML engineers and application developers.

Responsibilities

• Select and conduct forward engineering of algorithms, models, and methodologies in AI and machine learning. 
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to incorporate AI technologies in applications and business processes.
• Design, train, test, and optimize algorithms and models to solve complex security engineering problems.
• Apply big data technology to validate assumptions of models and inform model and algorithm selection.
• Ensure that implemented models can deliver the key results needed by product teams and that product teams clearly understand what model results, decisions and recommendations mean.
• Maintain current knowledge of AI/ML technology, especially applications to security and risk management.
• Collaborate with software architects to select and implement AI frameworks and solution design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with technical hands-on AI/ML, Data Engineering, and/or Data Science.
• 10+ years of experience with Java, C++, and/or Java.
• 5+ years of experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or Keras.
• 5+ years conducting AI/ML research within software development or security engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in writing, developing, and/or presenting formal AI/ML research for both technical and non-technical audiences.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to solve technical problems involving manipulation and/or modification of the mathematical underpinnings of contemporary AI technologies.  A strong understanding of the “Why” and the “How”.
• Experience with risk or security-related models and techniques.
• Experience with large-scale machine learning systems integrated with big data platform.
• Experience designing and implementing Ai agents.
• AI/ML Ops design and implementation experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

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Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/28/2025

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