Machine Learning Engineer, NLP

Attadale is a Chicago-based consultancy with patents in advanced speech analytics, and we are expanding our ML team, especially within financial services and healthcare. We seek candidates with demonstrated success training and developing LLMs in a production setting – delivering meaningful results leveraging modern capabilities, preferably Microsoft platforms.  You will have demonstrated experience with the following responsibilities
Analyze and model unstructured data using advanced statistical methods and implement algorithms and software needed to perform analyses
Demonstrate your mastery of ML and NLP to automate complex decision models and build data pipelines, including leveraging unstructured data and interpreting model results for end users
Ability to perform the following core domain skills:
natural language (NLP) models within Generative AI / LLMs
General ML engineering skills such as texting mining, and statistical analysis methods, such as classification, association rules, sentiment analysis, topic modeling, time-series analysis, statistical inference, and validation methods
Work on data and business problems to drive improved business results through designing, building, and partnering to implement models
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to scope business problems and solution frameworks in a way that facilitates buy-in and commitment
Ability to communicate complex models and methods to non-technical staff and business leads
Requirements
Attadale would like to hear from candidates who can demonstrate their ability to deliver real world results, and the capabilities and aptitude to inject as much value into this role as expected, and who ideally have:
2-4 years experience as a ML Engineer
College degree in a related field with a strong mathematical background and ability to understand algorithms and methods from both mathematical and intuitive viewpoints
Proficiency in Python for both quantitative analysis and data engineering, and at least one NLP toolkit such as Spacy, OpenNLP, CoreNLP, gensim, NLTK, etc."
Familiarity with neural net architectures, and developing models using tools such as Tensorflow or PyTorch
Experience with Microsoft Cognitive services and Gen AI platforms, preferably with MS Proficiency certificates
Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship of a VISA such as F1, OPT, and H1B status. Attadale will not sponsor employment authorization for this role.
Benefits
Attadale serves some of the most sophisticated and successful companies in the world. We are at the forefront of Machine Learning solutions that influence tangible business outcomes. Our clients engage Attadale because our work drives change that increases profitability and improves decision support, all while delighting employees and customers. In addition to being challenged, Attadale offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, performance bonus, generous paid time off, BCBS healthcare, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, dependent care accounts, and other benefits. However, more importantly, you will be mentored by experienced staff to help you fulfill your career aspirations and goals. We offer a great work/life balance, collegial team mates, and interesting work to stretch your skills and capabilities.
Compensation will be determined based on skills and experience.