Full-Time

Senior ML Scientist

Posted on 8/28/2024

Snowflake

Snowflake

5,001-10,000 employees

Data management and analytics platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Dublin, CA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Pandas
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Requirements
  • 7+ years experience applying machine learning or statistical modeling on large-scale datasets and in pre-processing and analyses of data
  • 5+ years experience writing production-quality, scalable code using Python and knowledge of the software development lifecycle and best practices
  • Technical expertise in one or more of the following topics: Anomaly Detection, Clustering, Time-Series Analysis & Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Uncertainty Quantification
  • Firm understanding of the basic classes of ML algorithms and their underlying assumptions including statistics and linear algebra
  • Ability to break complex problems down into sizable pieces and work towards them
  • Expert level knowledge working with libraries such as scikit-learn, pandas, etc., SQL and Airflow
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand the use-cases and identify areas where one can apply ML algorithms for the highest potential impact
  • Research, design, and apply advanced ML algorithms using large-scale datasets. Leverage techniques such as reinforcement learning, deep learning, tree-based methods, bayesian techniques, kernel/non-parametric methods, gradient boosting and generative models
  • Own MLOps; deploy machine learning models into production systems, ensuring scalability and seamless integration
  • Mentor & guide junior ML & data scientists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the team

Snowflake provides a platform called the AI Data Cloud that helps organizations manage and analyze their data. This platform allows users to store and process large amounts of data efficiently, offering services like data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, and data sharing. Snowflake's system works by uniting data from different sources, enabling secure sharing and performing various types of analytics. What sets Snowflake apart from its competitors is its ability to operate seamlessly across multiple public clouds, allowing users to access their data from anywhere. The company's goal is to help businesses leverage their data for better decision-making by providing a flexible subscription-based service that scales according to their needs.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Bellevue, Washington

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Datavolo enhances Snowflake's open data integration capabilities.
  • Investment in Metaplane boosts AI-driven data quality solutions for Snowflake users.
  • Snowflake Ventures' investment in Hex expands accessibility of data tools to non-technical users.

What critics are saying

  • Integration challenges from Datavolo acquisition may disrupt operations and customer service.
  • Increased competition from Mistral AI could challenge Snowflake's market position.
  • Convertible senior notes pricing may increase financial pressure if market conditions worsen.

What makes Snowflake unique

  • Snowflake offers a unified platform for diverse data workloads, unlike traditional solutions.
  • The AI Data Cloud enables near-unlimited scale and performance for data mobilization.
  • Snowflake's seamless multi-cloud experience ensures efficient data operations across locations.

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Benefits

We've got your back - We offer comprehensive health insurance plans, health savings accounts, robust retirement plans, and generous life and disability insurance.

A Balanced Lifestyle - All Snowflakes have access to our weekly online lunch and learns, virtual workout classes, and ergonomic work-from-home equipment. We offer on-demand mental health and wellness programs to support our employees and their families.

Your People Matter - Help offset the cost of growing your family with our fertility benefits and family planning resources. Count on our generous time-off and various leave plans for you to rest, refuel, and sustain a great work-life balance.

Global Snowflake Team - No matter where you are in the world, we will get you connected and supported with a work-from-home setup.

Treat Yourself - Personalize your Snowflake benefits by tapping into our employee discounts and pre-tax selections.

Invest In Your Future - Eligible employees enjoy new hire equity, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and a quarterly bonus or commission program.

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