Machine Learning Engineer (Tampa)
The AI/ML Engineer role involves developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models while working with real-world datasets and AI technologies. The position requires strong Python programming skills and familiarity with machine learning algorithms and libraries, supporting AI/ML solution development and deployment under senior engineer guidance.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- Assist in developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models.
- Collect, clean, preprocess, and analyze datasets for model development.
- Implement basic supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms (regression, classification, clustering).
- Work with Python and related libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit‑learn) to build and test models.
- Support development of AI/ML solutions using Generative AI, NLP, or Computer Vision approaches.
- Perform model testing, optimization, and performance evaluation.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to prepare and deploy ML models into applications.
- Document experiments, results, and technical processes to maintain reproducibility.
- Stay current with emerging AI/ML techniques and frameworks.
What We're Looking For
- Strong understanding of Python programming.
- Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts and statistics.
- Familiarity with NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit‑learn.
- Understanding of algorithms including regression, classification, decision trees, and clustering.
- Basic knowledge of SQL and working with databases.
- Experience using Git/GitHub for version control.
- Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience: 4+ years (as indicated in the posting).
Nice to Have
- Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Exposure to Generative AI / large language models (LLMs), NLP, or Computer Vision.
- Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Internship or academic project experience in AI/ML.
Education & Employment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Employment type: Full‑time with benefits.
- Location: Tampa Palms, FL (on‑site / local to the Tampa Palms area).
Compensation
- Estimated: $73,596 per year (as listed on the source posting). This is an estimate provided with the original listing.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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