Machine Learning Engineer

ArcBest; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer in Fort Smith, AR. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining machine learning components. The candidate will integrate ML frameworks into fully functional systems and ensure their reliability via rigorous testing. A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and proficiency in Python is preferred. The position offers full-time hours with occasional irregular hours and 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role.
• Proficiency with Python code writing, MLOps, and deployment pipelines.
• Working knowledge of ML frameworks, libraries, data structures, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Integrate ML components into a fully functional software system.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the ML models for Cognitive Engagement products.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.

Skills

Machine Learning

Active Learning

Estimating

Producing Results

Software Development

Stakeholder Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related field

Master's Degree in computational linguistics, data analytics, or related field

Tools

Python

MLOps

C#

Azure DevOps

Job description

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The Machine Learning (ML) Engineer designs, develops, installs, optimizes, and maintains the machine learning components of our cognitive systems. This position evaluates machine learning processes, performs statistical analysis to resolve dataset problems, and enhances the accuracy of our AI software's predictive automation capabilities. The Machine Learning Engineer also builds high‑quality, innovative, and fully performing models in compliance with coding standards and technical design, and is responsible for development, writing code, troubleshooting, and documenting functionality.

Responsibilities

• Integrate ML components into a fully functional software system.
• Understand the landscape of ML infrastructure and ML systems required to support Cognitive Engagement technologies, both current and emerging.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the ML models required to support Cognitive Engagement products throughout ArcBest.
• Tailor and deploy ML tools, processes, and metrics.
• Test solutions thoroughly to ensure reliable functionality prior to implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on machine learning.
• Comply with project plans and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot Cognitive Engagement system failures or performance issues, including live site support and on‑call rotation.
• Execute full lifecycle model development using MLOps.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Develop model verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Document and maintain model functionality.
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility of ML models.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related field, preferred.
• Master's Degree in computational linguistics, data analytics, or related field, preferred.
• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role, preferred.
• Computer Skills:
• Proficiency with Python code writing, MLOps, and deployment pipelines; working knowledge of ML frameworks, libraries, data structures, data modeling, and software architecture; basic proficiency with C#, Azure DevOps, and Agile methodology a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competencies:
• Active Learning
• Estimating
• Machine Learning
• Producing Results
• Software Development
• Stakeholder Focus

Other Details

• Work Hours: Generally, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload. This role is subject to 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities as needed.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal (0‑25%).
• Compensation: This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest® is a multibillion‑dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom‑built solutions, leading‑edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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