AI & Emerging Technology Researcher

MAU is hiring an AI & Emerging Technology Researcher for our client in Greenville, SC.

As an AI & Emerging Technology Researcher, you will accelerate IT innovation initiatives by analyzing data, developing machine learning solutions, and building prototypes to address business challenges. This is a long-term renewable contract opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Major Medical Coverage, including dental and vision
• 401k with Employer Matching
• Term life
• Short-term disability
• Accidental loss
• Uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Market leading pay
• Opportunity for advancement

Shift Information

• Hybrid role
• Must be onsite at least 2 days per week (subject to change)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, science, mathematics/statistics, or related field OR four (4) years of related experience
• 5+ years of experience working in IT/software engineering with machine learning development

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in computer science, mathematics/statistics, or related field
• Process/project management experience or training/certifications

General Requirements

• 5+ years of knowledge in one or more programming languages: Python, C++, C#
• 5+ years of problem-solving experience with emphasis on IT product development
• 3+ years of knowledge of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks
• 3+ years of knowledge of software engineering and architecture
• Ability to assess data sources and data gathering techniques for accuracy and effectiveness
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to varying levels of stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external teams

Essential Functions

• Analyze business-critical data and processes to recommend improvements and highlight opportunities
• Work with complex data, optimization, and design problems while conducting advanced analytics tasks
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions
• Partner with internal and external teams to identify innovation opportunities and transition them into prototype and industrialization phases
• Develop custom data models and algorithms
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Serve as an internal consultant to developers and engineers across all phases of the product lifecycle
• Advise developers and engineers on emerging IT technologies and assist with development and support processes
• Provide on-the-job training and development support for associates and contractors
• Maintain accurate and updated technical and non-technical documentation
• Communicate requirements, progress, goals, and results to business partners with varying technical expertise
• Perform other duties as assigned by Client Operations Supervisor