Positions in this function produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from unstructured, diverse datasets typically measured in gigabytes or larger. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement. Uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Works with analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Hadoop and others to perform analysis and interpret data. This function is not intended for employees performing the following work: less complex analysis on small data sets; rules-based algorithmic or descriptive analytics; development of big data infrastructure.

ML Domain Expertise

Equivalent of 5+ years of relevant experience in ML ML concept knowledge and background (DT, Random Forests, Clustering, Regression, Association Rules) Knowledge of EDA Ability to develop ML from standard libraries (Sklearn, XGBoost, Keras, H2O, etc.) Undergraduate degree in CS, Math, or another relevant field

Product Focus

Customer focused Seeks to better understand problem space Understands why the team is building the AI solution Focus on AI capability performance metrics

ML Systems Design

Familiarity with data availability and quality check for Prod Familiarity with the fact that the model code will need to be productional zed Understanding the ML Engineering workflow

Tools/Coding Skills

Python – 5+ SQL – 7+ Willingness to understand AI platform tech stack Code changes to experimentation code base provided as code review

Communication Skills

Developing communication skills

Culture

Collaborative and positive attitude Fosters a culture of safety, quality, and trust Learning positive behaviors by absorbing key aspects of the Leadership Shadow cast by more senior team members and leaders

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Undergraduate degree in CS, Math, or another relevant field
Equivalent of 5+ years of relevant experience
Python preferred
SQL
Willingness to understand AI platform tech stack
Code changes to experimentation code base provided as code review
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