Machine Learning Engineer

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pytorchtensorflow

computer-visionnlp

Machine Learning Engineer

About CoVar

CoVar is a small AI/ML R&D software company in Durham, NC, that uses artificial intelligence to solve problems that matter. We develop AI/ML tools to help the DoD detect enemies and threats, help biomedical researchers find new cures for diseases, and help monitor machinery to prevent injuries and environmental catastrophes. We are passionate engineers, dedicated to pushing the bounds of what AI/ML can do in the real world.

About this position

You will help CoVar develop software and machine learning algorithms to solve real-world customer problems. You will work with data, develop algorithms, evaluate results, and write the production code that goes onto real-world systems. You will have the opportunity to present your work to high-level customers in the DoD and in the industry. The position includes opportunities to publish novel work in both classified and unclassified settings.

Qualifications

Applicants should have expertise in Python (including NumPy, pandas, and other packages) and either PyTorch or TensorFlow. Deep understanding of machine learning fundamentals (gradient descent, cross-validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices) are necessary. Knowledge of classical machine learning (e.g., support-vector-machines, logistic regression) are valued. Applicants are ideally familiar with computer vision algorithms like object detection networks (e.g., YOLO, CenterNet) and modern image classification techniques. Previous experience with DoD customers is a plus.

Minimum qualifications

Software expertise: Python and associated numerical and analytics packages (NUMPY, PANDAS, etc.); git; PYTORCH or TensorFlow; CI/CD pipelines and regression testing.
AI/ML expertise: Machine learning fundamentals; Deep knowledge of state-of-the-art in any of the following: computer vision (preferred), natural language processing, classical machine learning, Bayesian models, etc.
B.S., preferably M.S. or Ph.D in engineering, math, computer science, or related field
Excellent technical communication skills
Ability to work in Durham, NC (relocation assistance available)
Eligibility for US security clearance (US citizenship is required)

Bonus skills

Department of Defense project experience
Active US security clearance (secret or higher)

Benefits

Competitive salary, cash bonus, equity structure, and 401k with employer contributions
Excellent health care coverage, including dental and vision plans
Parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible work schedule
Tuition support
PTO and paid holidays

Visit us: www.covar.com

How we score this

Machine Learning Engineer at CoVar scores 94 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 4 of 4 (Builds AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

Classification

AI Level 4. Building AI systems is the job itself: without AI, the role would not exist.

AI Level 480 to 100
AI Level 360 to 79
AI Level 240 to 59
AI Level 10 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Computer VisionNlpPyTorchTensorFlow

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Walk me through a computer vision problem you solved, from raw data to a deployed model.
What NLP problem have you worked on, and how did you measure whether it actually worked?
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What's a project where you used TensorFlow hands-on?
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