Strong background in working with text data using natural language processing (NLP) including classification modeling, unsupervised modeling techniques such as clustering and topic modeling.
Should have a background in working with transformer models.
Strong Python coding skills are a must.
Should have strong SQL skills, data mining, analytics, wrangling and data cleaning skills and strong feature engineering and entity/parts of speech tagging.
Should have a strong understanding of word embeddings and finding like patterns in text with cosine similarity.
Background in ElasticSearch or building semantic search solutions a plus
Required Skills
Qualified individuals should have a keen interest in combining data science skills to engineer automation solutions, help drive decisions, and are passionate about breaking down complex business problems and providing well-design data science solutions that makes a significant impact.
2 - 4 years of professional experience in NLP programming
Experience with finetuning Large Language Models (LLMs) or writing language models from scratch.
Demonstrated background in NLP and machine learning.
Preference for degrees in computer science, information retrieval, statistics, applied math, or other quantitative field
Demonstrated track record of publication in peer reviewed journals and conferences
Track-record of having developed Client algorithms
Experience in deep learning - phonetics (valued)
Experience on modern deep learning approaches to NLP:
Ability to consistently deliver results across shifting priorities and deadlines in fast paced environment
Ability to work with a ‘sense of urgency’ in order to meet critical deadlines
Desired Skills
Advanced degree in Data Science with a focus in NLP valued
Experience with BERT family of models, open source foundational LLMs such as LLAMA, Falcon or Mistral.
Ability to indirectly manage peer level associates who are part of problem-solving teams
Background in teaching NLP algorithms to beginners and advanced Data Scientists
Experience with large scale data analysis tools such as Spark, Hadoop
Background in machine learning techniques
NLP programming in R and or Python / Anaconda
Background with moving large data sets across Hadoop, SQL, ORACLE
Solid background in statistical learning techniques for NLP (HMMs, CRFs, SVMs, LDA, LSI, MRFs)
Must have Client/NLP algorithm implementation experience as well as the ability to create / modify standard algorithms (e.g. change objectives, work-out the math and implement)
NLP programming in R and or Python / Anaconda
Background with moving large data sets across Hadoop, SQL, ORACLE
Solid background in statistical learning techniques for NLP (HMMs, CRFs, SVMs, LDA, LSI, MRFs)
Must have Client/NLP algorithm implementation experience as well as the ability to create / modify standard algorithms (e.g. change objectives, work-out the math and implement)
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Banking and Financial Services
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