Remote Natural Language Processing (NLP) Data Scientist

Description:

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented NLP Data Scientist with a passion for text mining, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced NLP techniques to drive innovation and enhance our workforce intelligence capabilities.
• As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with experienced NLP data scientists and engineers to design, develop, and optimize algorithms and models that power next-generation workforce solutions.
• You will design and develop advanced NLP algorithms and models tailored specifically to workforce intelligence applications, such as job postings and professional profiles analysis.
• You will analyze and preprocess large-scale multilingual text data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and readiness for advanced modeling and real-world applications.
• You will conduct rigorous experimentation and validation of NLP models using robust statistical methodologies and relevant evaluation metrics, continuously improving model performance and reliability.
• You will deploy, monitor, and maintain NLP-driven applications in production, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to ensure optimal scalability and efficiency.
• You will stay abreast of the latest NLP research and methodologies, proactively integrating innovative techniques into the team’s workflows to maintain cutting-edge capabilities.
• You will create comprehensive documentation and guidelines for NLP processes, algorithms, and models, promoting transparency and efficient knowledge sharing within the team.
• You will effectively communicate technical insights and results to diverse stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making and alignment across cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field is required.
• You must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in NLP, machine learning, or applied data science; workforce analytics experience is strongly preferred.
• A solid foundation in NLP, including transformer-based models, LLMs, and knowledge graphs is necessary.
• Experience with prompt engineering, few-/zero-shot learning, and RAG for tailored NLP applications is required.
• You should be proficient in parameter-efficient fine-tuning (e.g., LoRA, QLoRA, adapters) to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Strong Python skills are essential; experience with Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Chroma) is needed.
• Knowledge of model optimization techniques like quantization, distillation, and pruning is required.
• Familiarity with responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation and model transparency is necessary.
• Experience with GPU acceleration and distributed training for scalable NLP solutions is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential; you should be able to align NLP models to business needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments are necessary.

Benefits:

• Lightcast is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
• The company is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, seeking dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join their teams.
• Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.