Position: Lead Data Scientist for Ciklum New Client
Company: Ciklum
Category: Data Science
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

The Client is transforming the discovery, distribution, and personalization of talk audio. The AI algorithm automatically indexes talk audio at scale to create short, topical segments of information for search and playlists. That increases exposure for creators and provides publishers with new content and revenue streams while conveniently informing and entertaining listeners.

Responsibilities
Developing NLP projects end-to-end, including algorithms and networks training, handling data, and preparing for deployment
Leading junior team members with their projects
Promoting the professional development of the team, incorporation of new tools and following state-of-the-art literature
Requirements
5+ years experience in machine learning and algorithms, preferably in NLP
3+ years experience in deep learning for NLP, which preferably includes tackling some non-standard challenges
1+ year in leading the team of 3+ people
A passion to learn and implement state-of-the-art literature and techniques
Experience with data pipelines for real-world machine learning problems
BSc in exact sciences/engineering a must, and in addition MA/PhD in exact sciences/engineering, or equivalent knowledge
Extensive knowledge of both classic NLP and advanced Deep Learning approaches, including both the theoretical background and implementation practices
Ability to write Python code that is efficient and clean
Quick learner, team player, Open Minded
Repos: Git
Personal skills
Committed to creating quality products
Able to work to tight timescales
Can take ownership and work autonomously on large technical projects
Consistently able to strike a good balance of technical tradeoffs and business priorities
Demonstrable ability and willingness to think in terms of product / business as a whole
Strong team player with excellent communication skills and initiative
What's in it for you
Long-term employment with 20 working-days paid vacation and other social benefits
State of the art, cool, centrally located offices with warm atmosphere which creates really good working conditions
Unique working environment where you communicate and work directly with client