Senior Data Scientist- Machine Learning (278799)

Job Description

Job Description

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Senior Data Scientist- Machine Learning

Location: Plano, TX-75023

Duration: 6-months

Pay rate:$80/hr on w-2

Schedule: Fully onsite

Job Description:

Top skills:

• Data Modeling
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

As a Performance Assurance Machine Learning Engineer, you will work under the coaching of Senior and Lead engineers of the Data Science & Tools Team to analyze Client's deployed network elements. You will utilize skills to query databases to extract data, use skills in Python or R to analyze data such that you can identify 4G/5G network infrastructure and performance issues and build prediction models, ad-hoc tools, and dashboards to communicate your findings with your team and peers

Specific Responsibilities include:

• 7+ years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, and/or Data Engineering with abilities to work with large datasets using demonstrated statistical, predictive modeling and machine learning methods.
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience on designing, deploying, and maintaining large scale ML systems in a production environment.
• Work closely with the internal and external stakeholders to explore relationships of 4G/5G KPI measurements and targets (KPI, KQI) for 4G/5G RAN product acceptance and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with RF engineers, network engineers, data scientists, platform engineers, product teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure ML outputs are technically accurate, interpretable, and operationally useful.
• Utilize A/B testing, statistical, and machine learning models to build robust mechanism for product & feature performance analysis, for evaluation of new product & SW releases and 3rd party product evaluation.
• Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases and 3rd party product evaluation using analytics/data science to drive intelligent business decisions.
• Work with the team to proactively define and interpret data/metrics/KPIs, analyze results, and provide insights to determine operational impact, trends and opportunities for all the 4G/5G RAN products.
• Prototyping use cases, implementing automations, and developing tools to support and augment manual or repetitive efforts.
• Communicate key findings to stakeholders using visualizations and/or other suitable methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate technical and complex concepts in an easy-to-follow progression.
• Able to compile analysis output and findings into a succinct story for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment and, support management initiatives.

Background & Competencies Required:

• Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or a related Data Engineering with 7+ years of professional experience is preferred.
• Programming experience: Python & Spark (preferred) and/or other languages such as R , SQL, Hive, Spark, Javascript, Visual Basic, C++, shell scripting in a linux or IDE environment such as VSCODE, Jupyter, RStudio, etc.
• Cloud Development Experience AWS/Azure/Google utilizing cloud providers such as Databricks or Snowflake
• Machine learning expertise: GLM Regression (Linear, Logistic, Multinomial), Decision Tree (including Boosted Trees, Random Forest), kMeans/Hierarchical Clustering, Principle Component Analysis, t-SNE, Neural Networks such as transformers and auto-encoders, Bayesian Regression, and Times Series Modeling.
• Experience using data with high-volume (1TB+) & high-dimensionality (500+ variables per schema), especially within a big data framework (HaDoop, Citus, MongoDB, etc).
• Experience performing Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methodologies (distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals) & Significance Testing, A/B Testing.
• Experience with MLOPS concepts and environments such as MLFLOW a plus.
• Experience with basic linux administration and software development in a linux environment.
• Experience in hardware resource management and configuration CUDA, Docker, KubeFlow, Kubernetes, etc a plus
• Must possess qualities of being curious and eagerness to learn .
• Experience with data visualization and ability to quickly grasp statistical methods, and methodologies. Maintain a strong command of current data analytics technology trends, including emerging paradigms and practices.
• Demonstrated research and problem solving skills via prior work experience. Experience with wireless infrastructure provider and/or operator is desired.
• Technical knowledge of any wireless technology & procedures including CDMA/EVDO/LTE/Volte and/or 5G a plus.
• Experience with evaluating service performance trends and proactively defining RAN system performance related issues a plus.
• Experience of software version control, coding best practices, and use of development management software such as github, bitbucket, etc is desired.
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and work extremely well independently or in a team environment.

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions:

The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company.
• Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal more than 75% of work time in an office work environment
• Frequently works additional hours beyond normal schedule.
• Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical and include time sensitive job stress, fatigue, unpaid over-time, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, language barriers, and project management stress.
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PCs, printers, etc. most often associated with office work area equipment.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.