Machine Learning Researcher Gotuit Media
Digitalsmiths is seeking a Machine Learning Researcher with experience in machine learning. This person will be responsible for researching, designing, implementing, and maintaining algorithms/systems as well as providing guidance to the company in its research decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills in problem analysis, mathematical formulation, algorithm development, and software implementation. Of particular interest is someone with experience in data mining, recommendation systems, cluster analysis, graphical models, or natural language processing.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of recent techniques and research to invent and propose new approaches and methodologies
Quickly learn and adapt to diverse tools and technologies
Communicate complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate with other Engineering teams to ensure algorithms are delivered into production systems
Solve complex machine learning problems
Perform large-scale data analysis and mathematical modeling while integrating data from multiple sources
Solve problems of large dimension in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner
Develop algorithms that help users find the content they?re looking for ? or don?t yet know they?re looking for ? based on explicit and implicit data
Quantify model performance
Present ideas and communicate design recommendations to management
Innovate, patent, and publish research material as appropriate
Requirements
Master?s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, or other related field; PhD preferred
Experience with statistical modeling techniques, e.g. logistic regression, SVM and SVD
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Experience with large, sparse datasets
Experience in Matlab or Octave
Experience with at least one of the following: Java, C, or Python
Experience with MapReduce, Hadoop, or Amazon EC2 is a plus
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Note: Candidates of varying experience levels may be considered. Expectations, responsibilities, and compensation will be commensurate with experience. Open to US and Non-US citizens (sponsorship available).
About Digitalsmiths
Digitalsmiths is the technology leader in the rapidly growing segment of video search and recommendation. Digitalsmiths Seamless Discovery?, has revolutionized the accuracy and ease with which end-users find relevant, personalized entertainment across multiple channels and devices.
From powering tablet-enabled set-top-boxes, to live integration of sporting events, to first-run premium web-content, Digitalsmiths has deep experience and proven results for increasing engagement and viewership though our unique, holistic solutions. Our solutions serve customers that span across all media channels and devices and reach a combined audience of millions of consumers.
Digitalsmiths full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits including stock options, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and 401K program. We have a relaxed, open and collaborative work environment where both achievement and fun are valued and everyone plays a key role.
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Durham, NC
United States
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