Machine Learning Engineer (Early Career)

Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY - Hybrid

US Citizenship Required

Overview:

Accrete is a dual use AI software product company that sells into both government and private enterprise sectors. We create AI software, enabling our customers to make better decisions, faster. Accrete is on a mission to create AI so powerful it amplifies human reasoning and enables enterprises to grow in previously unimaginable ways. Prior to launching Accrete in 2017, Prashant Bhuyan, Accrete’s Founder and CEO, spent over a decade in high-frequency trading where he and a core team experimented with and developed AI technology that ultimately became the early underpinnings of Accrete.

Accrete’s solutions enable the Department of Defense to predict covert behavior from foreign adversaries seeking to influence the supply chain; the U.S. Air Force to identify vulnerabilities in microprocessor firmware; major music labels to identify superstars before competitors; employee benefits brokers to identify the shortest path to the hottest leads; and more.

To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: https://www.accrete.ai/

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic early-career Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that leverage machine learning techniques to build intelligent applications. You will work with and learn from top researchers and engineers in the industry, contributing to the development of AI solutions that deliver significant value to our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with machine learning researchers to facilitate the productionization of large-scale and cutting-edge artifacts (examples: machine learning models, scripts for fine tuning and testing models, etc.), the duties of which can include scaling up model/algorithm code and architecting systems that will be deploying the artifacts
• Work with large datasets to preprocess, clean, and prepare the data for training/inference
• Design, implement and optimize processing pipelines for scalability and efficiency
• Architect systems to facilitate research experimentation and artifact evaluation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver solutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in machine learning and MLOps-related tools

Qualifications:

Accrete values diverse experiences and we encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t meet all of the following criteria. While having all of the qualifications listed below can certainly make you a strong candidate, we acknowledge that great candidates aren’t defined simply by a list of skills. If you think you have other experiences that would make you a good match for this role, please apply!

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, Math, or a related field
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms
• Proficiency in software engineering principles and software development methodologies
• Proficiency in Python
• Some experience with latest MLOps tools and machine learning frameworks/libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Familiarity with data preprocessing techniques and tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiasm for learning and staying current with new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure), related compute and storage systems, and with deploying machine learning models
• Experience working with the Linux OS
• Experience working with Docker containers
• Understanding of software development best practices, including version control and agile methodologies
• Previous internship or project experience in machine learning or data science and/or MLOps

Salary: 90k-110k

Benefits:

• Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) traditional and roth
• Unlimited PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off
• Company events include happy hours, team bonding events, game nights, and more
• Our office is stocked with healthy and delicious lunches, snacks, beverages and more

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are an innovative and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.