Machine Learning Engineer

Consultant Specialists, Inc. (Csi) - South San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

South San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Machine Learning Engineer position at Consultant Specialists, Inc. (CSI) focuses on developing and deploying machine learning algorithms and systems to enhance the drug discovery process. The role is part of the Computational Catalysts group within the gRED Computational Sciences organization, which aims to modernize data acquisition, storage, and analysis to accelerate scientific discovery. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models in production environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Solve core research engineering challenges related to the design, implementation, and scaling of machine learning algorithms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including research scientists and data engineers, to address complex problems.
• Build solutions that enable stakeholders to interact with and analyze multimodal datasets.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field (Graduate degree preferred).
• 4+ years of experience developing and applying machine learning models in an industry setting.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Weights and Biases.
• Familiarity with MLOps workflows, including code version control and machine learning experiment monitoring.
• Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as JAX, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Strong background in statistics, probabilistic modeling, and data analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with external scientific partners, such as academic institutions or industry research groups.
• A passion for solving complex technical problems and staying updated with the latest developments in machine learning.