Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist

DashLabs LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DashLabs LLC seeks a Natural Language Processing Specialist to advance AI projects by building and refining language understanding systems. You will collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to deploy robust NLP pipelines and models.

The role requires hands-on experience with Python, NLTK, spaCy, and Transformers, plus strong linguistic insight and data preprocessing skills. Remote-USA availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience developing NLP algorithms and models for language understanding.
• Proficient in Python and NLP libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Transformers).
• Solid grasp of linguistic concepts, word embeddings, and sequence models.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI Researchers and Data Scientists to implement advanced NLP models.
• Build data-driven solutions for extracting and understanding human language from text and speech.
• Develop techniques for information extraction, sentiment analysis, NER, and text classification.
• Fine-tune pre-trained language models and develop custom models for project needs.
• Preprocess and clean textual data to ensure high-quality analysis.
• Integrate NLP capabilities into AI models and systems across teams.
• Stay updated on NLP/AI advances and explore innovative methods.
• Create interactive visualizations to present NLP insights to analysts.

Skills

NLP algorithms

Python programming

NLTK

spaCy

Transformers

text representations

embeddings

communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computational Linguistics/NLP/CS

Tools

Python

NLTK

spaCy

Transformers

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of language to drive AI innovation? DashLabs, a pioneering EdTech firm, is on the lookout for a dedicated and skilled Natural Language Processing Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Natural Language Processing Specialist at DashLabs, you will play a pivotal role in advancing AI-driven projects through your expertise in developing algorithms and models that enable machines to understand and process human language.

About Us

DashLabs is committed to redefining the landscape of AI-powered solutions for government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and global end-users. Our innovative approaches encompass cross-disciplinary instructional design, data-driven needs assessment, virtual learning environments, and pioneering research and development.

The Opportunity

As a Natural Language Processing Specialist at DashLabs, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI projects by leveraging your expertise in natural language understanding and processing. Your contributions will directly impact how machines interpret and communicate with humans, driving innovation and informed decision-making.

No. of Vacancies: 1

Specific Skills

• Proven experience in developing and implementing NLP algorithms and models, with a focus on understanding and processing human language.


• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and libraries commonly used in NLP, such as NLTK, spaCy, Transformers, or similar.


• Strong understanding of linguistic concepts and NLP techniques, including text representation, word embeddings, and sequence-to-sequence modeling.


• Familiarity with pre-trained language models and their applications, such as BERT, GPT, and others.


• Experience in data preprocessing, cleaning, and manipulation for NLP tasks.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and innovate in a rapidly evolving field.


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.


• Passion for AI-driven projects and a proactive approach to driving innovation through NLP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with AI Research Scientists, Data Scientists, and Knowledge Management Specialists to develop and implement advanced NLP algorithms and models.


• Design and build data-driven solutions that enable machines to analyze and comprehend human language in various forms, including text and speech.


• Develop techniques for information extraction, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, text classification, and other NLP tasks to enhance AI-driven projects.


• Implement and fine-tune pre-trained language models and develop custom models tailored to specific project requirements.


• Utilize NLP techniques to preprocess and clean textual data, ensuring data quality and suitability for analysis and modeling.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP capabilities seamlessly into AI models and systems.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and AI technologies, exploring innovative approaches and methodologies.


• Contribute to the development of interactive visualizations and user-friendly interfaces that present NLP-derived insights to analysts and decision-makers.

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen. Visa sponsorship not available.

Job Nature

Full Time, Part Time

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, NLP, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

3

Job Location

Remote - USA, Washington D.C. Metro Area

Other Benefits

• Why Join Us: At DashLabs, you'll be at the forefront of shaping AI innovation in education and beyond. Your expertise in Natural Language Processing will directly impact AI projects addressing critical global challenges. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to the future of AI-driven solutions.


• Benefits: DashLabs provides a competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Job Level

Beginner, Intermediate