Alibaba Group Algorithm Engineer in Decision Intelligence Lab, Machine Intelligence Technology Seattle

Key Skills

Algorithm intelligence, Algorithms, C++, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming

Job Description

The Decision Intelligence Lab has been developing the general data-driven decision-making platform, which integrates theoretical innovation and engineering technology. It has been applied in many businesses of Alibaba with over 100m daily calls.

Our team was the runner-up of the 2021 AIOps International Challenge and the champion of the 2022 ICASSP AIOps Grand Challenge. Our eForecaster platform for electric load forecasting and renewable energy generation forecasting, and AHPA Autoscaling for Kubernetes system, both won the AAAI/IAAI'23 Innovative Application Awards. Our electric load and renewable energy generation forecasting product is capable of providing accurate forecasting in both normal and extreme cases and is equipped with industry-leading interpretation features.

We are inviting talents to join us:

• Conduct in-depth research on explainable machine learning motivated by challenging problems arising from industry, with an emphasis on time series data.
• Apply research results in Alibaba Group's real-world business with high-quality implementation.
• Build general machine learning products and services.
• Actively scout for the latest technology trends and research findings, and also publish research results in top AI conferences.

Job requirements

• Ph.D. degree in machine learning, optimization, and related fields.
• Deep knowledge in explainable machine learning methods and applications, including interpretable models (e.g., rule set learning, rule list learning), and model-agnostic methods for model interpretability. Strong publication records in top conference (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, KDD, AAAI) on related work are preferred.
• Strong programming skills in at least one of Java, Python and C++.
• Have basic knowledge and experience in product design and development.
• Self-motivated, passionate about modeling and developing novel machine learning algorithms.

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between $128,760 and $210,600/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Alibaba U.S.-based full-time regular employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits like FSA, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect. U.S.-based employees are also eligible to receive up to 12 paid holidays, accrue up to 15 paid vacation days for this position, and receive up to 72 hours of paid sick time (front-loaded) per calendar year.