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Machine Learning Specialist

Full Time · In Office · Santa Clara County, California (USA)

Posted Aug 11, 2026

Work Options
Cloud Stack
Job Type
Position Group
  • Entry-Level AI / Machine Learning Engineer
  • Full-Time
  • Candidate must be open to relocate
  • Job Summary
  • We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Entry-Level AI/Machine Learning Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Python, machine learning, data analysis, and AI concepts, with a willingness to learn and work on real-world projects.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models.
  • Clean, preprocess, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Implement supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms.
  • Assist in developing AI solutions using Python and popular ML libraries.
  • Perform model testing, optimization, and performance evaluation.
  • Work with senior engineers and data scientists to solve technical problems.
  • Create data visualizations and reports to communicate model results.
  • Research emerging AI and machine learning techniques.
  • Document code, experiments, and project findings.
  • Assist with deploying machine learning models into production environments.
  • Required Skills
  • Basic knowledge of Python and programming fundamentals.
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
  • Familiarity with NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, and data visualization tools.
  • Basic understanding of statistics and probability.
  • Familiarity with SQL and databases.
  • Understanding of model evaluation metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.
  • Knowledge of Git/GitHub.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good to Have
  • Exposure to TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Basic knowledge of deep learning and neural networks.
  • Familiarity with NLP, computer vision, or generative AI.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Academic, personal, internship, or GitHub projects involving AI/ML.
  • Education
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Recent graduates and candidates with relevant projects are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience Level
  • 1-4 years of experience.
  • Internship, academic, and personal AI/ML projects are considered relevant experience.

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