Software Engineer IV

About the role

As a Contractor Software Engineer, you will be contributing toward building the next generation of AI models. You will play a role in performing qualitative analysis of data and will also be responsible for developing Python scripts to parse and download large datasets from the web in an efficient manner. In addition, you will write SQL queries to further process the data. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Overview

Onboard OSS models and build data curation pipelines using those OSS ML models.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python scripts to parse and download large datasets from the web in an efficient manner
• Write SQL queries to further process the data
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug software applications
• Ensure software applications meet quality and performance standards
• Provide timely solutions to technical issues
• Document software applications and ensure documentation is up-to-date
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience (or equivalent) in research engineering, ML engineering, or systems/software engineering with ML implementation work
• Coding background in Python, PyTorch, and SQL
• Publications of their work and experience giving presentations at top conferences showcasing their research
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong proficiency in the Python programming language
• Proficient in working with Linux systems and writing shell scripts
• Proficient in writing SQL queries
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience working on large-scale software development projects
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant field required
• MS in ML/AI or PhD

Skills

• Must-Have Hard Skills:
  • ML experience – at least 2+ years
  • Large-scale data processing experience – at least 2+ years
  • Leading XFN projects – at least 2+ years
• Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with web scraping and parsing large datasets
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
  • Familiarity with data analytics and machine learning concepts
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Research experience
  • CUDA / Infra / Memory Debugging
  • Backend / Frontend
• Soft Skills: Looking for someone with close attention to detail, a go-getter personality, team player mindset, and problem-solver attitude. No egos.

Pay

$86 - $96/hr.

Schedule

6 months (possible extension)