Applied Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Design Pickle LLC
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Scottsdale, AZ

About This Role
Hello prospective pickle! Design Pickle is looking for an experienced Applied Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and help us develop new ways to inspire our customers and streamline processes for our global network of creatives. You will build and maintain the right data pipelines and data models to power our decision-making and enable actionable insights.
The ideal candidate will have a strong hybrid skill set that combines data science and software engineering to build scalable, flexible, and extensible AI-driven applications, and a deep understanding of data analytics, and data integration solutions. This role is crucial for developing robust, production-ready architectures that support generative AI applications and data products. With our aspirational vision to become the most helpful creative platform in the world, were seeking someone with entrepreneurial drive, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to break down and solve complex, cross-disciplinary problems.
If you have ever wanted to make a significant contribution and help shape the trajectory of a startup, this role is for you!
Reports to: Data Team Manager
On a daily basis, works closely with: Engineering, Product Management, Product Marketing and Global Operations.
Location: Design Pickle is a fully remote company with a Company Hub in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Who We Are Looking For
First, Design Pickle is anything but typical. Were a group of hard-working, creativity-loving individuals from around the world.
Do we love pickles, too? Most of us! But dont stress if pickles arent your thing. Its not a deal-breaker. We do look for a passion and interest in something though because our employees uniqueness is what helped make us the great company we are today.
We stand by our vision, purpose, and values, and these are mission-critical to how you show up every single day.
Key Responsibilities:

• Rapidly conceptualize, develop, and deploy web applications that are data-driven and leverage AI to deliver innovative solutions.
• Utilize Python data science libraries such as Pandas and Sckit to process, analyze, and transform data for AI applications.
• Design, implement, and integrate production-grade generative AI APIs into applications, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members in data-centric roles, fostering skill development and best practices in data science and AI.
• Apply AI prompt engineering techniques to enhance model performance and drive accurate, efficient outcomes.
• Architect and deploy scalable data solutions supporting AI models and products, including full-stack proof-of-concept applications, production-grade APIs, and backend services for seamless integration.
• Balance rapid prototyping with production-grade development to ensure performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and communicate technical insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of emerging AI tools and technologies in the marketplace, evaluating and applying them effectively to relevant use cases within the organization.Specific to this role, we are looking for individuals who have
  
  • 3+ years of experience in data science and web application software engineering.
  • 2+ years in building full stack applications to prove out concepts and prototypes.
  • 2+ years of experience of building out AWS Ops architecture.
  • Ability to communicate proactively and cross functionally with audiences of varying technical ability.
  • Proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.
  • Familiarity with Pandas and Scikit, and other data science libraries.
  • Proficiency with Snowflake, including data integration, products, and leveraging these within machine learning workflows.
  • Knowledge of implementing and integrating generative AI models and APIs.
  • Experience with Gen AI prompt engineering and prompt optimization.
  • Ability to incorporate concept and experiment code into production quality web application backend.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Bonus Pickle Points:
    
    • BA/BS in Computer Science or related STEM field.
    • Knowledge of containerization and deployment using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
    • Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and ML.
    • Experience Ruby on Rails backends and React.js. $100,000 - $115,000 a year
      The compensation range for this position $100,000 to $115,000 annually. The actual salary offer to a candidate will be made with mindful consideration of many factors. These factors include but are not limited to skills, qualifications, education/knowledge, experience, and alignment with market data for a given location within the US. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or commissions. This salary data is for our US-based positions only.Benefits, Compensation, and Perks
      Uncapped PTO: Hate seeing your PTO hours decrease as the year goes on? Not anymore! There is no cap or number associated with the amount of PTO days you can request.
      Major medical healthcare: We major medical plans as well as Dental and Vision insurance.
      Remote-work flexibility: More productive at home? Not based in Scottsdale, AZ? Fine with us! We are a remote-first company with people all over the country.
      401K: Plan for your future with a 401K with a company match.
      New parent leave: Design Pickle encourages all primary caregivers to take up to 8 weeks leave for a new family member, including adoption, at full salary.
      Short Term / Long Term Disability Options
      Remote Work & Wellness Stipends: We offer a yearly stipend for employees to effectively work from home and manage their wellness journey.
      Pet insurance: Have a furry friend? Design Pickle offers pet insurance through United Pet Care for discounted vet visits, medication, and procedures.
      Team retreats, social events, and adventures: Pickle collaboration is important to us! We host regular social events, get-togethers, and experiences for our staff.
      About Design Pickle
      Design Pickle was founded in 2015 with a vision to change lives through its creative software, solutions, and services. Since then, the company has grown to be the #1 flat-rate creative services company in the world. We have served tens of thousands of clients with a team that spans the globe.
      In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Inc. 5000 listed Design Pickle as one of the fastest-growing companies in America.
      We are a company that takes our core values to heart:
      Be the SPARK
      Let your fire and passion inspire someone elses day.
      DRIVE Performance
      Seek out new ways to improve performance, satisfaction, and impact for our customers. Less is more rules supreme.
      Give it to me STRAIGHT
      Lead with radical and professional candor in every situation. Graciously accept when others do the same. Move forward together and aligned.
      HELP when nobody's watching
      Find opportunities to support each other and our clients beyond the day-to-day.
      Lean into HARD
      We thoughtfully select our challenges and tenaciously commit to conquering them.
      Make your own PICKLES
      We are a collection of incredible individuals who challenge ourselves and each other to grow. Change is celebrated as a sign of progress.
      You can learn more about our company, our vision, and what we stand for on our website and social channels. We cant wait to meet youthank you in advance for your application!
      Design Pickle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will often hear members of the Design Pickle team refer to themselves as pickles. Pickles come in an infinite amount of variety, and as such, the pickles at Design Pickle celebrate every aspect of our diverse workforce and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, nationality, (dis)ability, gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
      All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The right pickle for the right opportunity. Design Pickle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
      Notice to Staffing and Recruiting Agencies
      Design Pickle will only accept resumes from the candidate. Any unsolicited resume sent to Design Pickle will be considered Design Pickle sourced.
      
      
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      Compensation details: 105000-120000
      
      
      
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