Senior AI/ML Data Scientist

Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior AI/ML Data Scientist for a Contract job with a client in Woodlawn, MD. You will be responsible for developing and deploying scalable NLP/LLM models and building automated data pipelines to solve real-world analytical challenges.

Rate Range: $80/hour to $86/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Senior AI/ML Data Scientist job responsibilities include:

Design, develop, and deploy NLP and Generative AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs), to solve complex real-world problems.

Build scalable data pipelines and machine learning workflows using Python and frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Apache Spark.

Train, fine-tune, and optimize NLP/LLM models, ensuring high performance and relevance to business needs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data gaps, define analytic problems, and deliver actionable insights.

Ensure model reliability and scalability through MLOps/LLMOps practices and continuous evaluation.

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).

Minimum of 8 years of experience in data science, with a strong focus on NLP and AI/ML.

Hands-on expertise in developing and deploying NLP and Generative AI models, including LLMs.

Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices.

Pay Details: $80.00 to $86.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Company Description

Global Footprint, Local Impact: As part of the world's second-largest ER&D company, you'll join a network of 50,000 professionals across 30 countries, each contributing to impactful projects worldwide while benefiting from a close-knit community at a local level.

Diverse Career Paths: With services ranging from specialist recruitment to cloud infrastructure and sustainability, Akkodis offers a multitude of career paths. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or sustainability expert, there's a place for your skill set.

Commitment to Innovation: Innovation is our cornerstone. With continuous investments in analytics and market intelligence, we not only predict the future of technology – we create it. Your ideas and innovations will have the space to flourish.

Continuous Learning and Development: The Akkodis Academy offers unrivaled opportunities for learning and professional growth, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. Our culture values continuous improvement, both for our company and for your career.

Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative work environments. At Akkodis, you'll find a community where inclusivity drives innovation and where every voice is heard.

Our Evolution and Your Role in It

Akkodis emerged from the strategic merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2023, under the Adecco Group. This fusion created a powerhouse in digital engineering and technology, blending European engineering finesse with global technological capabilities. As we write our next chapter, your skills and vision will be instrumental in driving our continued success.

Empowering the Future

We're not just creating solutions; we're empowering industries to be more efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking. Our work in industrial automation, product development, and custom software solutions is setting new standards in technology and engineering.

Join the Akkodis Community

At Akkodis, you're more than just an employee – you're a vital part of a community shaping the future. We're excited to see where your expertise can take us. Discover where you fit in our diverse range of opportunities and start engineering a smarter future with us today.

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