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At XiFin, a culture of inclusivity is in our very fabric. We believe that this culture not only creates a more equitable and functional workplace, but also enhances our team members' work experiences by promoting creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Machine Learning Engineer to join our innovative Advance Data Analytics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their ML journey who is eager to apply their knowledge to real-world problems in healthcare, life sciences, and revenue cycle optimization. The ideal candidate is passionate about machine learning, large language models (LLMs), Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI; curious about data; and eager to contribute to the design, deployment, and optimization of production-grade ML solutions that deliver measurable business impact. What will you do? • Design, develop, and evaluate machine learning models across healthcare and operational domains, with a growing focus on LLMs, Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI workflows • Contribute to GenAI and traditional model deployment pipelines , supporting MLOps practices including automation, monitoring, and continuous integration • Assist in data preparation, prompt engineering, feature engineering , and exploratory data analysis for both structured and unstructured data • Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to translate business needs into scalable, AI-powered solutions • Participate in model validation, safety checks, bias detection , documentation, and performance reviews for traditional and GenAI models • Stay up-to-date with advancements in ML, LLM fine-tuning, open-source GenAI frameworks, data engineering, and cloud-native AI services This is an onsite position at our office in San Diego. What education and experience do you need? A combination of the following education and experience factors will be considered: Education & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch • Solid understanding of ML fundamentals (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, overfitting, cross-validation) • Foundational knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI workflows, and LLM architecture (e.g., prompt chaining, RAG patterns, few-shot learning) • Exposure to technologies such as Neo4j, Vector Databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate), LLM fine-tuning, and LangChain or LLM orchestration frameworks • Experience working with structured data (SQL) and unstructured data (text, embeddings, graphs) • Familiarity with Git, containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Excellent communication skills, curiosity, attention to detail, and a growth-oriented mindset Nice to Have: • Internship or project experience involving production ML and LLM systems • Exposure to MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow, SageMaker, or Azure ML) • Experience in healthcare, genomics, or billing analytics is a plus What’s in it for me? We don't just offer benefits; we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package tailored for you! • Dive into a world of cutting-edge healthcare with our comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including telehealth services. Say goodbye to the hassle of prescriptions with our convenient mail-order program for 90-day maintenance medications. • Our Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring pre-tax deductions and quarterly company contributions (HSA only) puts more money in your pockets! • Plan for your golden years with confidence through our 401k retirement plan, complete with a company match. • Fuel your ambition with our Tuition Assistance program, empowering you to reach new heights in your professional journey. • Finally, experience true well-being with XiFin's BeWell Program, where we champion physical, mental, financial, and social wellness, because your success and happiness are our ultimate priorities Why XiFin? XiFin is a healthcare information technology company that empowers healthcare organizations to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving healthcare landscape. Through innovative AI-enabled technologies and services, we deliver operational efficiency, interoperability, and simplicity. The company’s revenue cycle management, clinical workflow enablement, laboratory information system, and patient engagement solutions enable organizations to achieve stronger finances, streamline operations, and develop industry-leading business strategies. Helping healthcare providers achieve financial strength empowers them to do more good for more people. That’s THE POWER TO DO GOOD. What does the position pay: Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location. The expected range for this role is $82,000- $87,360 annual compensation. Please note this range is an estimate and actual may vary based on qualifications and experience. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at 858-436-2901 EEO Statement XiFin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Who are we looking for?
What will you do?
Design, develop, and evaluate machine learning models across healthcare and operational domains, with a growing focus on LLMs, Generative AI (GenAI), and Agentic AI workflows
Contribute to GenAI and traditional model deployment pipelines , supporting MLOps practices including automation, monitoring, and continuous integration
Assist in data preparation, prompt engineering, feature engineering , and exploratory data analysis for both structured and unstructured data
Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to translate business needs into scalable, AI-powered solutions
Participate in model validation, safety checks, bias detection , documentation, and performance reviews for traditional and GenAI models
Stay up-to-date with advancements in ML, LLM fine-tuning, open-source GenAI frameworks, data engineering, and cloud-native AI services
This is an onsite position at our office in San Diego.
What education and experience do you need?
A combination of the following education and experience factors will be considered:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
Solid understanding of ML fundamentals (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, overfitting, cross-validation)
Foundational knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI workflows, and LLM architecture (e.g., prompt chaining, RAG patterns, few-shot learning)

Nice-to-haves

Internship or project experience involving production ML and LLM systems
Exposure to MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow, SageMaker, or Azure ML)
Experience in healthcare, genomics, or billing analytics is a plus
What’s in it for me?
We don't just offer benefits; we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package tailored for you!
Our Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring pre-tax deductions and quarterly company contributions (HSA only) puts more money in your pockets!
Fuel your ambition with our Tuition Assistance program, empowering you to reach new heights in your professional journey.
Finally, experience true well-being with XiFin's BeWell Program, where we champion physical, mental, financial, and social wellness, because your success and happiness are our ultimate priorities
Helping healthcare providers achieve financial strength empowers them to do more good for more people. That’s THE POWER TO DO GOOD.

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