We are working with a local Austin company that is hiring candidates who have graduated with a Computer Science or related technical Bachelors Degree from a top school globally.

This role is On-site M-F in Northwest Austin, TX. We are looking for someone local or willing to relocate (We will reimburse for relocation expenses and also will sponsor VIsas.)

Our client is a leader in technology and is looking for a Principal Machine Learning Scientist to fill a high-impact role on their team. We are looking for an experienced machine learning practitioner with high standards to help scale and expand high-value business initiatives.

You will be joining a top-tier team that understands the real-world business opportunity that machine learning enables and how it can transform businesses. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology with a clear, solid background in computer science. If you have a proven ability to learn, explore, and quickly turn the latest technologies into value, then you are the perfect candidate.

Our team of experienced engineers has deep industry experience in search/information retrieval and you will play a key role in leading/mentoring more junior engineers. The team is highly collaborative while also being self-sufficient enough to turn any idea into a business win. As a high-impact teammate, you will help with everything from data ETLs to modeling to model serving to test reporting. This unique opportunity will expose you to deep insights into the technology and the business.

What we need

• Machine learning – Great intuitive understanding of math/statistics, extensive experience using various methodologies building models. Natural Language Model experience is preferred
• Big Data processing – Apache Spark is the key to our data pipelines that create our insights. Understanding SQL is a must in this environment. For maximum performance, we utilize Scala
• Most importantly, a highly qualified candidate has the initiative and ability to quickly learn and apply the above

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or Statistics from a top University.
• Five (5) years of data science, machine learning, or data engineering work experience
• Ten (10) or more years of computer programming work experience with proven high-value results
• Must reside in the greater Austin metro area or be willing to relocate to the Austin area (Relocation Reimbursement will be offered)
• Employment sponsorship available for this position

Benefits:

• Company-paid gym membership
• Comprehensive, company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental/Adoption Leave
• Awesome company events