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Contractor: Senior Machine Learning Engineering Services

Newsela
Full Time1d

Job Summary

Newsela is seeking a skilled Contract Sr. Machine Learning Engineer to develop and implement machine learning algorithms, design data pipelines, and conduct data analysis. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer with strong expertise in NLP, Deep Learning, and Python programming. This role will be based out of Argentina or Mexico and offers flexible remote work options. Newsela values innovation and collaboration, and this position is an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects. The contractor will not be eligible for company-sponsored benefits due to the nature of the contract.

We are seeking to hire a skilled Contract Sr. Machine Learning Engineer based out of Argentina or Mexico. This role will focus on developing machine learning algorithms, data analysis, and optimizing data pipelines. The ideal contractor should have strong expertise in developing machine learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP), and experience working with large-scale data systems.

Scope of Services:

  • Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems.
  • Design and maintain data pipelines, including transformations and preprocessing.
  • Develop methods for effective data analysis and insight generation.
  • Create and optimize innovative algorithms for various applications.
  • Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.
  • Test hypotheses and validate models through rigorous experimentation.

Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer
  • Strong experience in NLP, with a focus on using transformers.
  • Proven experience developing machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Experience with Deep Learning in frameworks such as Tensorflow, Keras or Pytorch
  • Experience working with Google Cloud (preferred).
  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Expertise in SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Experience with LLMs and Prompt Engineering.
  • Experience developing model APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI and BentoML (preferred).
  • Experience with search and recommender systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with AWS services (preferred).

Please note that given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.