Senior Data Scientist

The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to the development of Artificial Intelligence driven sensing solutions designed for the food and agriculture sector. The successful individual will immediately contribute to the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence Platforms that include various machine learning methodologies. The development of machine learning algorithms will include but are not limited to artificial neural networks, deep learning, self / auto learning and SVMs for various customer applications. In addition to this, the Senior Data Scientist should have familiarity with data processing methods including image processing, signal processing and pattern recognition.

WHAT EXACTLY WOULD YOU BE DOING?

• Participate in development of Savormetrics’ Artificial Intelligence Platform,
• Lead the development of machine learning algorithms that include but are not limited to artificial neural networks, deep learning, self / auto learning, SVMs for various customer applications,
• Participate in the development of feature engineering techniques,
• Participate in the design and implementation of analytics software solutions for customers,
• Participate in the design and implementation of data collection and interpretation software solutions,
• Understand overall customer product requirements and how they relate to AI training and prediction design,
• Use research/customer data sets, develop new algorithms for increased accuracy and efficiency for hardware devices,
• Create, organize, manage and analyse large datasets for R&D and product development,
• Ensure appropriate software platforms are used to complement the hardware for optimal performance, meeting customer requirements,
• Learn customer requirements and rapidly build advanced domain knowledge of the business sectors being focused on,
• Design, execute and report on commercial testing,
• Provide support in development and participation in workshops, conferences and other events, working with internal and external stakeholders,
• Provide second line of support for customer issues,
• Collaborate effectively with all members of the team,
• Fulfill additional work-related duties as required/assigned;
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

• High functioning MASC or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline required;
• At minimum 5 years of hands-on industry related experience with: machine learning, artificial neural networks, deep learning, statistical learning, pattern recognition, image processing for information extraction and interpretation (i.e. chemometrics);
• Knowledge of image processing techniques;
• Experience with software/hardware interfacing would be an asset;
• Experience in optics/scientific instrumentation space is beneficial.

CORE TRAITS YOU MUST HAVE TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM!

• Initiative and independence – the ability to take appropriate action and anticipate team needs,
• Objectivity, integrity – the ability to seek and weigh opinions and evidence – compromising where necessary on ways and means but not on principles or goals,
• Professionalism – operate at the highest level of professionalism with colleagues, clients and all other stakeholders,
• Problem solving - ability to see multiple ways of tackling a problem and think “outside of the box”,
• Diplomacy and tact – the ability to deal effectively with colleagues and stakeholders,
• Leadership potential – capacity and aptitude for leading a team, taking charge and motivating team members,
• High energy – capacity to work effectively in a rapid pace, tight deadline ad hoc work environment,
• Team-player – is flexible and enjoys working in a team environment.