Machine Learning Scientist, New AI Products and Platforms
The New York TimesBase Salary
$121k - $141k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and train embedding models for representation learning using approaches such as transformer encoders and Two Tower architectures.
- Fine-tune and evaluate language models for custom use cases and content enrichment.
- Contribute to organizational practices for evaluation and responsible AI use.
- Implement and deploy robust and reproducible machine learning and AI research while considering risks and trade-offs.
- Adapt or develop machine learning and AI algorithms when existing techniques are insufficient, while implementing simple approaches where appropriate.
- Communicate complex machine learning and AI concepts while collaborating with engineering, analytics, product management, marketing, editorial, and executive leadership.
- Support The New York Times' commitment to journalistic independence and its mission.
Requirements
- PhD, or a master's degree plus 2 years of experience, or 3+ years of work experience in machine learning, statistics, computational social science, applied mathematics, or another quantitative/computational discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience with open-source machine learning or statistical analysis tools.
- At least 2 years of coding experience with Python.
- At least 2 years of experience with SQL and manipulating large structured or unstructured datasets for analysis.
- At least 1 year of experience with deep learning architectures, fine-tuning, embeddings, and PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Preferred: at least 1 year of experience with information retrieval or search systems.
- Preferred: at least 1 year of experience translating ambiguous business questions into machine learning problems.
- Preferred: at least 1 year of experience building internal or consumer-facing data products.
Benefits
- Hybrid remote/in-office role
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available
- Flexible Spending Accounts may be available
- Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available
- Paid vacation and paid sick days
- Paid parental leave may be available
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs may be available
- Variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock may be available for eligible U.S. roles
Categories
About The New York Times
The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society. Our reporters, columnists, editors, engineers, designers, data analysts, developers and marketers breathe life into the most important topics of our time and tell stories that might otherwise go untold. Whether bringing new truths to light with our reporting, building innovative products that deliver a best-in-class digital experience, or analyzing data to understand how we can best serve our readers, our people power the world’s top destination for journalism. Working at The Times means envisioning and developing the future of journalism. Bring your passion, perspective and experience and join us as we seek the truth and help people understand the world. Check out our career opportunities (nytco.com/careers) and follow our page to connect with Times employees, journalists and readers.