Job Description
Picsart is looking for a Machine Learning Scientist to join our User Behavior team and help build, scale, and manage state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms that power Picsart. Our “striving for excellence” applied research mindset is focused on leveraging the most cutting-edge AI technologies for the constant improvement of our users' experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and scale algorithms and mathematical models that significantly improve our current ability to make decisions based on qualitative and quantitative behavioral data
- Work on building Recommendation Systems algorithms, Predictive models, NLP based solutions, Monetization optimization techniques, etc.
- Work as a team player to improve data science methods and be a positive influence on team advancement
- Measure and continue to improve the predictive accuracy of models
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Machine Learning, AI, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related technical fields
- Experience with state-of-the-art techniques in machine learning algorithms, deep neural networks especially related to NLP and Recommendation Systems
- Experience in deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow, Pytorch, Theano and Caffe
- Experience with data science tools including Python scripting, numpy, scipy, pandas, pyspark, matplotlib, scikit-learn, jupyter notebooks, bash scripting, Linux environment
- Experienced in computer science fundamentals such as object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithm design
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Experience with working in a distributed, cloud-based computing environment (e.g., Hadoop or Spark) is a plus
- Experience with working with noisy/buggy behavioral data is a plus
- Knowledge and solid understanding of theoretical foundations of A/B testing and practical knowledge of designing robust tests is a plus
- Familiarity with statistics and understanding of different distributions and the conditions under which they’re valid
- Ability to analyze and visualize data and make rigorous statements about what can or cannot be concluded
- Strong background in linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory
- Strong Python coding, strong engineering practices, debugging/profiling skills, familiarity with multi-threaded programming
- Advanced written and verbal English communication skills.
Company Info.
Picsart
Picsart is a Miami, Florida-based technology company that develops the Picsart suite of online photo and video editing applications, with a social creative community. The platform allows users to take and edit pictures and videos, draw with layers, and share the images on Picsart and other social networks. It is one of the world's most popular apps, with reportedly more than 1 billion downloads across 180 countries.