Specialist Data Science

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Chicago is seeking a Specialist in Data Science to enhance object detection capabilities using YOLO-based models. The role includes fine-tuning existing models and ensuring their optimization for edge deployment.

Ideal candidates will be proficient in containerizing services with Docker, have strong knowledge of Kubernetes, and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform. Experience in Python and Typescript is a plus. Join a forward-thinking team committed to innovation in machine learning.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in computer-vision algorithms, primarily YOLO-based models for object detection tasks.
• Proficiency in Docker for containerizing FastAPI-based web services.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform for production architectures.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and retrain off-the-shelf models, applying techniques like quantization and distillation.
• Optimize models for edge deployment.

Skills

Computer vision algorithms (YOLO)

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

Python

Typescript

Job description

Job Overview

• Job ID: J53051
• Job Title: Specialist Data Science
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Duration: 20 Months + Extension
• Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)
• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
• Client: To Be Discussed Later
• Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Requirements

• Strong experience in computer-vision algorithms—primarily YOLO-based models—for object detection tasks.
• The role involves fine-tuning and retraining off-the-shelf models, as well as applying techniques like quantization and distillation to optimize models for edge deployment.
• Candidates should be proficient in Docker for containerizing FastAPI-based web services and publishing results to message brokers.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform is essential for operating within our production architecture.
• Experience in Python, Typescript, and scalable architectures is preferred.

Top Skills Needed

• Experience with YOLO-based models and ML frameworks
• Docker proficiency
• Kubernetes/GCP exposure

Equal Opportunity Employer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.