Responsibilities:
Design and develop ML solutions that involve the processing of large-scale data sets.
Help define requirements, create software designs, implement code to these specifications, and support products while deployed and used by our customers.
Work with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and Data Scientists to invent, design and deliver Machine Learning solutions in production; both customer and internal facing.
Develop ML workflows and end-to-end pipelines for data preparation, training, deployment, monitoring, etc., and ensure the quality of architecture and design of our ML systems and data infrastructure.
Develop data-driven feedback loops and real-time decision-making frameworks to provide the best experience for our customers.
Prior domain knowledge in NLU is a plus, though not required. However, strong motivation to learn ML, AI, and NLU is critical for a candidate to be successful in the role.
Qualifications:
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Experience with Apache Spark and Amazon AWS platform (SageMaker, Redshift, EMR, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, Batch, etc.).
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team
Effective communicator (written and verbal)
Experience in deep learning libraries/techniques in the area of NLU and reinforcement learning strongly preferred
Understanding of OO design, algorithms, and data structures
Aptitude to quickly learn new languages and technologies as necessary
Computer Science or a related degree preferred
Varsity Tutors Leadership Principles:
Relentless Focus on Customers * Comfort with Ambiguity * Ownership * Simplify * Intellectual Curiosity * Build Teams * Think Big * Insist on High Standards * Bias for Action * Build Trust * Go Deep * Have Conviction * Deliver Results * Are Right, a Lot
Benefits:
Competitive Salary plus Equity in the company
Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet)
401k Company Matching Plan
Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave
Remote Position
Flexible PTO
Hackfest! (Multiple times per year)
Free Learning Membership for you and your household (1-1 tutoring hours, unlimited use of on-demand services, and access to our online classes)
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help transform how the world learns!
A fun, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment with plenty of training and a feedback-rich culture
Note: Please feel comfortable applying, even if you don’t meet all the requirements for the position. We’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. Everyone can grow at Varsity Tutors. Apply now if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day!
Varsity Tutors is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.