Job Title: Data Scientist III Location: Irvine, CA Hybrid Duration: 12 months
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: 1. Minimum master’s in computer science/data science or related field/ preferred PHD 2. Experience Leading AI project from proof of concept all the way to production. 3. Expertise in computer vision, and some expertise in NLP 4. Familiar with all Computer vision related tools annotation, pytorch, tensorflow 5. Experience with Research and ability to write or help in writing publications.
What You’ll Do: We are seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist with an MSc or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in the ideation, development, testing, and optimization of Computer vision and sometime LLM models and Generative AI for images. This role requires a blend of research and practical application, with a focus on optimizing cv models for speed and creativity and exploring current and emerging models in AI. You’ll provide models for Allergan aesthetics to support their pipeline of products in the Clinical Study space. You’ll be part of a small but innovative and highly motivated R&D team that operates like a startup within a startup to deliver state of the art AI technology to our Creator Products team. Who You Are: • Lead projects involving computer vision, Large Language Models and Generative AI for images. • Innovate and contribute to the ideation of new models and applications. • Optimize existing LLM and CNN frameworks for enhanced performance and speed. • Develop advanced ensemble models using fine tuning and prompt engineering to improve performance and reliability • Take a creative and strategic approach to solve hard problems. Simplify the complex. Bring in fresh ideas from new places. • Continuously research and stay up-to-date with recent advancements in computer vision models, applying novel techniques and methodologies to improve our models. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into our products. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
Qualifications • We are seeking an exceptional Senior Data Scientist with an MSc or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field and a minimum of 7 years of industry experience • Strong expertise in computer vision , CNN, SSM, Generative AI for images, extra LLM experience • Proven track record of innovative thinking and problem-solving in AI • Expert proficiency in Python and familiarity with Postgres databases • Comfortable working in a Linux environment • Familiar with Cloud Services including AWS • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills and teamwork abilities • Highly curious and up-to-date with the latest AI technologies and trends • Extensive hands-on experience in training, fine-tuning, and optimizing machine learning models, particularly in the context of LLMs and Generative AI • Demonstrated ability to verify and evaluate model performance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and robustness
Responsibilities • This role requires a blend of research and practical application, with a focus on optimizing computer vision models for speed and creativity and exploring current and emerging models in AI • You’ll provide models for creative ideation pipelines and to help build best-in-class tools for the world’s top aesthetic progrom • Lead projects involving Computer vision models, supervised, unsupervised e.g. Generative AI for images • Innovate and contribute to the ideation of new models and applications • Optimize existing CV and LLM frameworks for enhanced performance and speed • Develop advanced ensemble models using fine tuning and prompt engineering to improve performance and reliability • Take a creative and strategic approach to solve hard problems • Continuously research and stay up-to-date with recent advancements in computer vision models, applying novel techniques and methodologies to improve our models • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into our products • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning
Preferred: • PhD is preferred
What We Offer: • A vibrant and intellectually challenging environment
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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $60.00/hr.
