Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer
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Job Description
Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer professional services company consumer loan originator and servicer payments processor renewable energy solutions and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years Nelnet has been serving its customers associates and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team youre part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live learn and work.
ABOUT US:At Nelnet we believe in the transformative power of data and technology to drive business innovation. Our Machine Learning Engineer role is at the core of this transformation creating intelligent systems that automate processes derive insights and enable us to make better decisions. If youre passionate about applying machine learning techniques to real-world challenges we invite you to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our business.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Nelnet youll be at the intersection of data science and software engineering. Your primary focus will be on designing building and deploying machine learning models to solve various business problems. Youll collaborate closely with Data Scientists Data Engineers and business stakeholders to bring machine learning solutions from conceptualization to production. You will also work extensively with large language models implementing them in various applications to enhance our AI capabilities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Model Development: Create validate and deploy machine learning models using advanced algorithms and frameworks like TensorFlow PyTorch or scikit-learn.
2. Feature Engineering: Collaborate with Data Scientists to engineer features for machine learning models.
3. Model Optimization: Continuously refine and optimize models for improved performance and efficiency.
4. Scalability: Design and implement scalable machine learning pipelines using cloud-based solutions on platforms like AWS leveraging tools such as Terraform for infrastructure management.
5. Large Language Models: Work with large language models implementing them in various applications to provide advanced AI solutions.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with Data Engineers to ensure seamless data integration for machine learning models.
7. Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools to track the performance and outcomes of deployed models. Utilize CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment and maintenance of machine learning solutions.
8. Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation for model architectures data flows and performance metrics.
9. Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to incorporate into existing systems.
10. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members in machine learning best practices.
Employment and continued employment are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a favorable security clearance
Must be a United States Citizen
Must reside in the United States and be a United States citizen
This process involves collecting and providing 7 years of previous work experience previous addresses and contact information of people that can verify this information
Must not be delinquent or in default withany federal debt
Final suitability determination is the sole discretion of the Department of Education
At this time Nelnet is unable to hire for this position in the following states:
- Washington
- Oregon
- California
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Alabama
- New York
- Vermont
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New Jersey
- Hawaii
Starting salary range for this role is $85k - $110k annually
EDUCATION:
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in machine learning engineering or
related roles.
2. Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as
TensorFlow PyTorch or scikit-learn.
3. Experience in deploying machine learning models in production
environments.
4. Proven experience working with and implementing large language models.
COMPETENCIES SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
1. Strong programming skills in Python.
2. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS for machine learning solutions.
3. Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
4. Proficiency in using CI/CD pipelines for automating machine learning work
flows.
5. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration
tools like Kubernetes.
6. Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and statistical
modeling techniques.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative
environment.
8. Strong critical thinking analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability.
9. Strong organization time management and coordination skills to drive
projects to completion.
10. Excellent skills in data manipulation preprocessing and feature
engineering.
11. Ability to lead end-to-end development of new products.
Our benefits package includes medical dental vision HSA and FSA generous earned time off 401K/student loan repayment life insurance & AD&D insurance employee assistance program employee stock purchase program tuition reimbursement performance-based incentive pay short- and long-term disability and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.
Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion/creed national origin gender sex marital status age disability use of a guide dog or service animal sexual orientation military/veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at or.
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
