· Master’s degree in Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent)
· 4+ years of experience in building machine learning models for business application especially applying NLP or Computer Vision to solve complex problems
· Experience programming in Java, C++, Python or related language
· Algorithm and model development experience for large-scale applications
· Experience distilling informal customer requirements into problem definitions, dealing with ambiguity and competing objectives
· PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning, AI, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent)
· 5+ years of practical experience applying ML to solve complex problems
· Extensive knowledge and practical experience in some of the following areas: machine learning, statistics, deep learning, NLP (Natural Language Processing), recommendation systems, dialogue systems or information retrieval; Computer Vision
· Peer reviewed scientific contributions in premier journals and conferences
· Experience with defining research and development practices in an applied environment
· Track record in technically leading, mentoring scientists
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to explain complex solutions in easy-to-understand terms.