Job Description

:What You'll DoJoin our dynamic team as an Engineer specializing in AI & Machine Learning, where you'll contribute to pioneering projects in natural language processing, computer vision and applying them in initiatives like conversational systems, hierarchical classification (of products and services to tax codes), document intelligence (classification, extraction, summarization), etc. This role is crucial for automating workflows and enhancing the efficiency of partner teams at Avalara. Your responsibilities will encompass the full lifecycle of machine learning model developmentxe2x80x94from conceptualization and data collection and pre-processing to model training, evaluation, and deployment. This position demands a blend of technical prowess in the fields of software development and a deep-seated understanding of machine learning where you'll work closely with a cross-functional team that includes tax experts, data scientists, and software developers to ensure our systems are performant and accurate.

• Develop and deploy REST APIs and cloud-based web applications. Follow best practices and established standards, ensuring efficient processing (low latency), seamless integration and functionality.
• Create, run and maintain ETL pipelines.
• Create dashboards for monitoring key system metrics and enable alerts.
• Build on top of the foundational MLOps framework to manage model serving, dataset versioning, and lifecycle processes.
• Develop, evaluate and deploy machine learning models. Conduct in-depth analysis, feature engineering and optimization to improve model performance.
• Make informed data-driven decisions by interpreting test results and performance metrics to help steer experimental efforts.
• Leverage best practices in software development, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) along with appropriate functional and unit testing in place.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code that meets industry standards, contributing to the project's technical excellence.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and deploy integrations.

What You'll Need to be Successful

• Demonstrated prowess in system development, machine learning, applied in real-world scenarios.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with capability to navigate complexities with the data and systems.
• Drive innovation by researching and applying the latest technologies and methodologies in machine learning and software development.
• Proficiency in developing and debugging software with a preference for Python, though familiarity with additional programming languages is highly valued and encouraged.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning. A Masters degree is a plus.
• 9+ years of experience in software development within production environments, along with experience in building machine learning models.
• Proficiency working in cloud computing environments, and software development best practices, and machine learning frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to keep up with technological advancements and apply them in a fast-paced work environment.
• Familiarity with algorithms, and data structures.
• Good analytical, design and debugging skills.

Technologies you will be primarily working with:Python, Pandas, NumPy, Docker, Kubernetes, MLFlow, Terraform, AWS, Azure, Vector stores, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Deep Learning models, LLMs, scikit-learn, SQL, Postgres, Prometheus, Grafana, GitLab, OpsGenie.
How We'll Take Care of YouTotal RewardsIn addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Health & Wellness
Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Inclusive culture and diversity
Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Learn more about our benefits by region here:
What You Need To Know About AvalaraWere Avalara. Were defining the relationship between tax and tech. Weve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year. Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - theres nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and were not slowing down - not until weve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.Were bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture weve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them. Weve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.Were An Equal Opportunity EmployerSupporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company xe2x80x94 we dont want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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