Senior Data Scientist MLOps Engineer (Optimization Specialist)

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mandatory Skills
Optimization Algorithms (Simulated Annealing)
MLOps & ML Pipeline Engineering (Azure preferred)
Production-Grade Python / Model Deployment
Algorithm Design & Variable Optimization
Quantum Annealing / Quantum Computing (Exposure)

Type: Contract

Industry: Advanced Analytics / Quantum Computing Research

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with a strong background in MLOps Engineering to lead the development and productionalization of complex optimization models. You will be responsible for not only designing the core models specifically focusing on Simulated Annealing and transitioning toward Quantum Annealingbut also building the automated pipelines required to move these models into a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Modeling: Design and develop advanced optimization models. You will lead the journey from classical optimization to simulated annealing with a future-state focus on quantum annealing.
MLOps & Productionization: Bridge the gap between data science and DevOps by writing production-grade code. Ensure models are scalable reliable and integrated into the broader ecosystem.
Pipeline Construction: Design and maintain robust data and ML pipelines. You will determine what data is pushed through the system and how it is processed for maximum efficiency.
Algorithm Selection: Lead the selection of algorithms and variables. You must understand how models reason and be able to justify the architectural choices for the optimization engine.
Deployment: Take full ownership of the model deployment lifecycle ensuring that the Optimization Thing (internal use case) is fully functional in a live environment.

Technical Requirements

Advanced Optimization: Deep expertise in optimization algorithms specifically Simulated Annealing. Familiarity or interest in Quantum Annealing/Quantum Computing is a significant plus.
Engineering Excellence: Proven ability to write production-ready code. This is not a research-only role; you must be able to conscribe and deploy your own work.
MLOps Frameworks: Strong experience in building and managing machine learning pipelines ( Azure preferred).
Data Science Fundamentals: Mastery of variable selection algorithm tuning and model evaluation metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with high-stakes confidential use cases involving complex data modeling.
Local to Minnesota (Strongly preferred for onshore collaboration).
Ability to work in an agile fast-paced environment with an immediate onboarding timeline.

Mandatory Skills Optimization Algorithms (Simulated Annealing) MLOps & ML Pipeline Engineering (Azure preferred) Production-Grade Python / Model Deployment Algorithm Design & Variable Optimization Quantum Annealing / Quantum Computing (Exposure) Type: Contract Industry: ...

Mandatory Skills
Optimization Algorithms (Simulated Annealing)
MLOps & ML Pipeline Engineering (Azure preferred)
Production-Grade Python / Model Deployment
Algorithm Design & Variable Optimization
Quantum Annealing / Quantum Computing (Exposure)