Remote Senior Machine Learning (ML) Engineer Job in UK Parexel

Who you are

• Build custom machine learning models using ML and NLP technology
• Design, implement, and document new ML/NLP modeling techniques
• Develop Back-end/server-side software to support AI solution development and serving
• Build internal frameworks, libraries, and infrastructure for rapid prototyping and new product delivery
• Review and adapt recent research in ML and NLP into prototypes and production solutions
• Review and improve the code of other engineers
• Develop custom models and AI/NLP solutions to meet business needs
• Design experiments and evaluations based on best practices in ML
• Carry out AI solution prototyping and experimentation
• Define and implement features to meet customer requirements with Product Team
• Build high-quality AI-based production software
• Identify customer needs, potential roadblocks and solutions with application engineering
• Support software solution lifecycle from an AI perspective
• Establish standards of practice in applied ML/AI to the life sciences industry
• Create educational content to improve AI literacy and guide AI usage
• Advise on AI for Parexel AI Labs
• Master’s or PhD in engineering or computer science with a focus on ML/NLP or equivalent qualification/experience
• Strong skills in ML, NLP, Deep Learning, and deploying NLP systems
• Strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Proficiency in probability, statistical NLP algorithms, and modern ML technologies
• Software engineering skills to write production ready code, architect packages, and make sound architectural choices
• Knowledge of Python and scientific computing packages (pytorch, numpy, scikit-learn, tensorflow)
• Experience with database technologies (ElasticSearch, Neo4j, SQL)
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible attitude towards work assignments and new learning
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload with detail
• Willingness to work in a matrix environment
• Experience as an NLP Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer in a commercial setting essential
• Advanced experience with tools like Git, Github, AWS or Azure, JIRA, Confluence, Docker
• High expertise in Python
• Experience producing high-quality code in shared context
• Up to date with ML and NLP techniques/models
• Research experience in Machine Learning/AI (NLP) preferred
• Leading delivery of production-quality AI solutions and models in a professional engineering context

Desirables

• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Detail-oriented

What the job involves

• Develop AI Labs’ machine learning platform and create AI-based solutions and models for high impact areas in Parexel’s business.
• Write, test, and release code and internal libraries according to the technology and product roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively with application engineering, product, and business stakeholders to develop innovative ML solutions and models from research to POC to production.
• Serve as experts within Parexel, driving AI education and providing expert guidance across the company.

Application process

• Apply today to begin your Parexel journey!