Key Responsibilities:

• Build and improve models using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning  to extract insights from unstructured data
• Explore and analyze diverse datasets (news, sec filings, audio transcripts, patents, etc.) to find patterns and develop models underlying our products
• Use best practices for training, testing and validation to build accurate and reliable models
• Understand business requirements and identify best strategies and relevant data to solve the issue at hand
• Utilize ETL, database and analytical tools to extract and transform data for analytical needs
• Collaborate and work closely with Engineering, Product and Design to create high quality reliable products
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning, help to identify new opportunities and share knowledge with your colleagues

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in computer science, computational linguistics or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience working on NLP/ML projects
• Experience building and fine-tuning NLP systems using conventional ML and NLP practices
• Knowledgeable about statistical modeling and optimization
• Proficiency with SQL
• Proficiency in Python
• Exposure to big data technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with data warehouses Eg: Redshift and other similar database systems
• Experience with using Spark
• Proficiency developing in a Mac/Linux environment
• Believer in Lean and Agile values and principles for building software
• Helpful, Humble Human
• Love for learning and experimentation