What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist: position at Akraya?
Women Back to Work, the prominent national organization specializing in return-ship programs, is pleased to collaborate with one of the leading companies in the retail industry, to extend return-to-work opportunities.The WBW Returnship program is exclusively designed for professionals who have taken a career break, whether for caregiving responsibilities, raising a child, or other voluntary reasons. If you have a gap in your work history, we warmly encourage you to apply. This Returnship provides a platform to enhance your skills, build on your experience, and cultivate meaningful connections.Join us in this empowering journey of professional resurgence.Primary Skills : Machine Learning (Expert), Python (Expert), Spark (Advanced), Data Mining (Advanced), AI Ops (Intermediate)Contract Type : W2Duration : 6 months ContractLocation : Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid- 2 days in week)#WBWOur client is seeking for a is seeking a Data Scientist to lead and innovate in AI Ops and Generative AI efforts, leveraging machine learning to enhance network security and efficiency. The candidate will play a crucial role in transforming business and technology through the development of scalable classifiers and tools, and by fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team. This role requires working closely with Software Engineering and Product teams to turn ideas into AI solutions, aiming to simplify networking and network security for customers.Key Responsibilities : Set direction and goals for AI Ops and Generative AI efforts, focusing on ML system design and project impact.Adapt machine learning methods to fully leverage cloud computing and GPUs.Lead the development of ML best practices, influencing engineering culture towards collaboration and continuous improvement.Develop scalable classifiers and tools for recommendation, classification, and optimization challenges.Synthesize requirements, create a practical feature roadmap, and collaborate with Engineering to deliver ML solutions.Must-have skillsExpertise in Python and Spark.Experience in developing machine learning models at scale.Demonstrated technical leadership and project ownership skills.Industry Experience Required : Previous experience in cybersecurity or cloud-first networking environments preferred.ABOUT AKRAYAAkraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!Industry Leaders in IT StaffingAs staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!Join Akraya Today!Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
