Data Scientist II

The role

You will design and implement high impact AI and ML systems. You will work in cross-functional teams to develop content classification use cases using NLP, LLMs, and generative models.

What you will do

• Focus on content classification use cases using NLP, LLMs and generative models
• Investigate methods of solving challenging problems at scale
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and ML Data Engineers
• Leverage algorithms from Scikit-learn and NumPy to custom Neural Networks in PyTorch and third party LLM APIs
• Process massive amounts of data with Python, SQL and Spark
• Align with stakeholders through written and verbal communications
• Write detailed, accurate and concise project documentation

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of post qualification experience in NLP, developing machine learning models, working with systems at scale and deploying to production environments
• Proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience building ML pipelines and working with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark, Databricks, or similar
• Intermediate level in at least three of these fields: classification algorithms, natural language processing, search, information retrieval, named entity recognition, deep learning, generative models
• Intermediate level or greater experience with SQL or PySpark
• Bachelors or Masters in relevant quantitative discipline including but not limited to Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or another field with a strong quantitative fo

Benefits

• Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support and disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Retirement matching and employee equity
• Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
• Wellness and home office stipends
• Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
• Enterprise access to leading AI tools

Before you apply

• Must be currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you
• Primary residence must be in or near specific cities in the United States, Canada, or Mexico

About the company

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding through products including Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, and Fable.