AI/ML Engineer/Data Scientist

Sharp Decisions • Full-time • Jersey City, NJ, US • 3w ago

GENERATIVE AI- MACHINE LEARNING DATA SCIENTIST

CONTRACT TO HIRE

JERSEY CITY (HYBRID ON-SITE)

W2 ONLY (NO 3RD PARTIES PLEASE)

Responsibilities:

Generative AI Application Development

Develop and implement AI solutions such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic Workflows using advanced techniques in prompt engineering and fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs).
Conduct thorough evaluations of LLMs to ensure the models meet the desired performance criteria and are aligned with business goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows, enhancing overall efficiency and capabilities.

Model Development and Deployment

Design and develop machine learning models and algorithms to address business challenges and improve product features.
Deploy machine learning models in production environments to ensure scalability and efficiency.
Optimize and refine models based on performance metrics and feedback.

Data Management

Collect, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to create robust datasets for training and evaluation.
Implement data augmentation and feature engineering techniques to enhance model performance.
Maintain and manage data pipelines to ensure seamless data flow and integration.

Research and Innovation

Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
Conduct research to explore new methodologies and techniques that can be applied to current and future projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and implement cutting-edge solutions.

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to align AI/ML initiatives with business goals.
Communicate complex technical concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and contribute to the upskilling of the team.

Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in Machine Learning and Data Science.
Strong understanding of statistical methods, data structures, and algorithms.
Strong programming skills in Python; experience with Machine Learning libraries and Generative AI frameworks (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangChain) and LLMs.
Experience developing and deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with data visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Tableau.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying AI solutions.
Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
Experience working with large datasets and performing data analysis.
Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advance