Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer

Spark Technology Consulting, is a company with the mission to write code with moral code. Inspired by people who believe Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) can and should be a transformative force for good. Leveraging emerging technology including A.I., Blockchain/DLT, machine learning, robotic process automation, game engine development, and swarm intelligence to solve complex problems of social consequence.

The AI/Machine Learning developer will assist our team in the development of our core product. You will get hands-on experience with machine learning and natural language processing, helping to develop tools that support Spark Technology Consulting’s mission. The intern must have a strong and consistent work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to collaborate and work on a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies promising areas of research or technology that address unmet needs
• Performs research in conjunction with team members in various disciplines
• Recommends areas of improvement
• Tests codes and documents findings
• Data lake development
• Use of applications such as Microsoft Azure, Databricks, GitHub, Confluence, and Postman
• Other duties may be assigned

Competencies

• Designing and developing machine learning and deep learning systems
• Running machine learning tests and experiments
• Implementing appropriate ML/AI algorithms
• Study and transform data science prototypes
• Research and implement appropriate ML/AI algorithms and tools
• Develop machine learning applications according to requirements
• Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods
• Run machine learning tests and experiments
• Perform statistical analysis and fine-tuning using test results
• Train and retrain systems when necessary
• Extend existing ML libraries and frameworks

Education and/or Experience

Pursuing BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field. The combination of work experience and training courses may be substituted in place of bachelor education and experience. Ability to write robust code in Python, Java, and R. Deep

Knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms. Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

HYBRID

LOCATION

DC METRO