SOFTWARE ENGINEER IV

Software Engineer IV

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer IV for a Remote opportunity!

Position Title: Software Engineer IV

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 10/21/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: TBD

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Embarking on the most transformative change to its business and technology in company history, and our Machine Learning Engineers are at the forefront of this evolution. By leading crucial projects and initiatives that have never been done before, you have an opportunity to help us advance the way people connect around the world.

The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on a range of recommendation, classification, and optimization problems. You will bring the ability to own the whole ML life cycle, define projects and drive excellence across teams. You will work alongside the world's leading engineers and researchers to solve some of the most exciting and challenging problems in the industry.

Responsibility

• Adapt standard machine learning methods leveraging modern parallel environments (e.g. distributed clusters, multicore SMP, and GPU)


• Develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules based models


• Suggest, collect and synthesize requirements from XFN teams


• Code deliverables in tandem with the engineering team

Must-Have Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field


• Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts


• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications


• Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TF
  
  
  

  Minimum Qualifications:

  
  


• 6+ years of experience in software engineering or a relevant field. 3+ years of experience if you have a PhD


• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, recommendation systems, pattern recognition, data mining, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field


• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Javascript or Hack


• Experience with developing machine learning models at scale from inception to business impact


• Knowledge developing and debugging in C/C++ and Java, or experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, PHP, and/or shell scripts


• Experience building and shipping high quality work and achieving high reliability


• Track record of successful cross-functional partnerships


• Experience improving quality through thoughtful code reviews, appropriate testing, proper rollout, monitoring, and proactive changes


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  
  


• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related field


• Exposure to architectural patterns of large scale software applications


• Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TF

TOP 3 SKILLSETS:

• The ideal candidate will have industry experience working on a range of recommendation, classification, and optimization problems. You will bring the ability to own the whole ML life cycle, define projects and drive excellence across team


• Experience with scripting languages such as Pytorch and TF


• Masters degree or PhD in Computer Science or another ML-related field

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230293 when responding to this ad.