Machine Learning Engineer

Ad Astra; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Flexible Time Off

Office Dog

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to be part of their Agile Software Development Lifecycle. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing software solutions focused on data science while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a sense of urgency are essential. This is an in-office position located in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in software development or data science.
• Ability to work in a pull-based system.
• Strong decision-making and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software quickly.
• Collaborate with product managers to plan and build solutions.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications.

Skills

Data Science knowledge

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Exceptional time management skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or equivalent

Job description

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package * 401(k) with Profit Sharing * Flexible Time Off * Office Dog!!

Overview

Ad Astra is building a cloud-based software platform to support higher education and student completion. The Machine Learning (ML) Engineer operates as a key member of all phases of our Agile Software Development Lifecycle under limited direction. They design, develop, and implement software solutions with a focus on data science, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into high-quality solutions and maintain long-term software quality through regular maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software quickly
• Leverage data science knowledge to enhance our software solutions where appropriate
• Improve data science literacy by teaching others when opportunities arise
• Collaborate with product managers to plan and build solutions that provide value for our customers
• Conduct thorough testing of software to ensure reliability, security, and robustness, individually and with quality engineers
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing software applications
• Maintain software quality with regular maintenance including bug fixes, dependency updates and keeping old solutions up to date with best practices
• Identify needs within the system that require attention or action and make iterative improvements in service of current work
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a Data Science major or emphasis (or equivalent experience)
• Typically, 2+ years relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Content to operate in a "pull" based system (rather than waiting to have work pushed to you)

Essential Competencies

• Sense of Urgency
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Self-Management
• Emergent Thinking
• Technical Aptitude

Ad Astra Information Systems, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

This is an in-office position based in Overland Park, KS. Ad Astra does not provide relocation expenses.

Ad Astra is unable to provide sponsorship for employment at this time.