Job Title:
Software Research Engineer
Location:
Menlo Park, California
Job Type:
Full-time, 6-month On-Going Contract, W2
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Remote, PST preferred
Pay Range:
$103.45 per hour
Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop Python scripts to parse and download large datasets from the web in an efficient manner
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Write SQL queries to further process data
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Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
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Troubleshoot and debug software applications
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Ensure software applications meet quality and performance standards
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Provide timely solutions to technical issues
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Document software applications and maintain technical documentation
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members
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Onboard open-source ML models and build data curation pipelines
Requirements
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6+ years of experience in research engineering, ML engineering, or software engineering involving machine learning implementation
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Strong proficiency in Python programming
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Experience with PyTorch and SQL
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Proficiency working with Linux systems and shell scripting
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Experience with large-scale software development projects
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Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or a related field
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Experience with machine learning, LLMs, NLP, computer vision, or multimodal AI
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Experience with ML infrastructure, ML platforms, or ML backend systems
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Experience with web scraping and processing large-scale datasets
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
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Publications, research papers, or conference presentations related to machine learning or AI
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
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