Machine Learning Engineer - Washington DC, United States - Amida Technology Solutions

Description

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based software services company focused on the most difficult problems in data interoperability, exchange, governance, and security. We design, develop, and deploy software solutions that collect, reconcile, and transform data for business intelligence, predictive analytics, and decision support. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is comprised of creative, forward thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people's lives and have a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and

Amida is currently looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC or a remote location.

What you will do:

• Research, implement, and deploy machine learning applications
• Collect data from sandboxed hardware environments to build up robust training sets
• Organize, clean, and process data for use in ML applications
• Generalize machine learning approaches into scalable frameworks for deployed training and real-time prediction
• Use model development outcomes to inform future feature and product iterations
• Evaluate, test, and integrate new technologies into our products
• Prototype and iterate solutions with scalability and customer need in mind
• Collaborate with a team of developers, experts, and leaders to meet technical and business needs

Required Skills:

• B.S. or higher in computer science, computer engineering, data science, machine learning or equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience developing Machine Learning Applications in Python using popular Machine Learning and Data Science packages and frameworks such as Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, PyTorch, Flask etc.
• Experience defining and conducting data collection and model training experiments as well as interpreting experiment results to inform future investigations
• Proficiency in Python for general programming, scripting, data processing/ingestion, and automation. Other programming languages are a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desired / Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with a wide range of ML algorithms and approaches
• Familiarity with hardware design for semiconductor or programable logic (FPGA) devices
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, specifically applied to low-level or hardware topics
• Experience developing and deploying software in Linux environments
• Experience working with large data sets in performance focused deployments
• Experience with containerization or cloud-based ML environments

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and ability to work effectively with client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have a strong sense of initiative, and are willing to be opinionated about the best ways of doing things. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

We help solve the biggest challenges in data management. If you want to help essential organizations get their data right, we hope you'll forward your resume and let us know why this role appeals to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Amida Technology Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity of ideas and people.