Location: Remote - US (prefer Boulder, CO)
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Are you a programming expert with a passion for machine learning and operational delivery?
Would you love a job with expectations to keep abreast of the state-of-the art in language processing and apply it?
Do you thrive on continuously “moving the performance needle”?
Are you a data detective? Do you resonate with going the extra mile to track down anomalies and stomp out defects?
Are you excited by the idea of taking ownership of software used by millions of users a year?
Working closely with a small team of experts, we have a unique opportunity for you to play a leading role in migrating machine learning based solutions from R&D to product-level operational delivery. Learn more about what we do here: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/large-scale-assessments/k-12-large-scale-assessments/automated-scoring/automated-scoring--5-things-to-know--and-a-history-lesson.html
The team at Pearson offers a unique environment for extremely skilled and motivated thinkers. Our culture is highly charged with people who are passionate about a cause, using technology to enhance students’ educational experiences. Our team in Boulder, CO has been building machine learning solutions for educational markets for over two decades.
Required Skills
MS or PhD in a quantitative field (CS, EE statistics, math, data science)
At least 5 years professional experience as a software engineer or data scientist
Experience in natural language processing (NLP)
Strong coding & analytics skills including proficiency in python and Linux
Track record of producing machine learning models and production infrastructure at scale
Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with colleagues of varying technical and non-technical abilities
Passionate about agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and systematic experimentation
As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $135k -145k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
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Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 5118
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