AI/ML Engineer

Job Title: AI/ML Engineer

Department: IT

Reports to:

Status: X Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt

About the Role

The AI / ML Engineer is responsible for building intelligent applications and workflows that convert Sunwest Bank’s data into automation and actionable insights. This role focuses on developing AI-driven solutions using financial, customer, and CRM data stored in OneLake to streamline sales and operational processes. The position collaborates with technical and business teams to design, implement, and deploy AI solutions that support document processing, predictive analytics, and internal AI-assisted workflows.

Work Details

Schedule: Monday – Friday,

Onsite-Sandy, UT

Travel: None

What You’ll Do

• Develop AI‑powered applications and workflows that automate tasks and generate insights from Bank data

• Use financial, customer, and CRM data (including Salesforce) stored in OneLake to support automation initiatives

• Lead AI projects such as intelligent document processing, predictive analytics, and internal AI assistants

• Collaborate with data engineers and business teams to identify and define AI use cases

• Design, train, and implement machine‑learning models or AI services aligned with business needs

• Support deployment of AI solutions into production workflows, ensuring scalability and reliability

What We’re Looking For

(Required)

• Strong Python programming skills or similar languages

• Experience with machine‑learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

• Ability to work with structured data (SQL, data frames) and unstructured data (text, images)

• Understanding of machine‑learning techniques including regression, classification, clustering, and NLP

• Experience building and evaluating models using tabular and text datasets

• Familiarity with data platforms such as OneLake or Azure

• Strong problem‑solving ability and experience translating business needs into AI solutions

(Nice to Have)

• Experience within financial services or sales/CRM‑based workflows • Experience with Azure AI services such as Azure ML or Cognitive Services

• Experience with MLOps practices and deploying AI models into production

• Advanced education (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Team Culture

• Growth Opportunities

• Benefits or Perks

The Fine Print This job description reflects the general nature of the role and may change as business needs evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Sunwest Bank works with staff members and customers without regard to race, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, age, religion, medical condition, handicap, disability or veteran status and to assist the Bank in maintaining its Affirmative Action Program. Compliance with Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations is considered an extremely serious matter, and it is intended that Sunwest Bank, through the purposeful efforts of its employees and officers, are expected to make every resolute attempt to conform to its Bank Secrecy Act Program and Procedures. Failure to comply will be reflected in their performance review as well as in any bonus compensation programs in which they may participate. Attend and complete all required classroom, computer-based, web-based and seminar training. It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of and to fully comply with Sunwest Bank’s “Code of Ethics and Conduct.” Each employee is also expected to maintain an awareness of the laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures that are appropriate for his/her position. Note: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level and work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All job descriptions can be amended without notice as warranted by business necessity. Federal Deposit Insurance Act This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on Sunwest Bank’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries