Newsela

Contractor: Senior Machine Learning Engineering Services

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (Argentina or Mexico)
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Salary: Not specified

This role seeks a skilled Contract Sr. Machine Learning Engineer to develop machine learning algorithms, conduct data analysis, and optimize data pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in machine learning algorithms, natural language processing (NLP), and experience with large-scale data systems.

Scope of Services

  • Develop and implement machine learning algorithms to solve complex problems.
  • Design and maintain data pipelines, including transformations and preprocessing.
  • Develop methods for effective data analysis and insight generation.
  • Create and optimize innovative algorithms for various applications.
  • Conduct data analysis to identify trends and insights.
  • Test hypotheses and validate models through rigorous experimentation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer
  • Strong experience in NLP, with a focus on using transformers.
  • Proven experience developing machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Experience with Deep Learning in frameworks such as Tensorflow, Keras or Pytorch
  • Experience working with Google Cloud (preferred)
  • Strong Python programming skills
  • Expertise in SQL for data manipulation and analysis
  • Experience with LLMs and Prompt Engineering
  • Experience developing model APIs using Python frameworks such as FastAPI and BentoML (preferred)
  • Experience with search and recommender systems (preferred)
  • Familiarity with AWS services (preferred)

Company Information

  • Note: Given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits.

Skills

Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Transformers
Deep Learning
TensorFlow
Keras
PyTorch
Python
SQL
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
FastAPI
BentoML
Search Systems
Recommender Systems
Google Cloud
AWS

Newsela

Provides tailored educational content for K-12

About Newsela

Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$167.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Work from home
Parental leave
Flexible PTO
Inclusive experiences
Professional development

Risks

Partnerships with controversial content providers may lead to backlash and affect market reach.
Recent layoffs could indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New CEO Pep Carrera may lead to strategic shifts disrupting client relationships.

Differentiation

Newsela offers content at five reading levels, catering to diverse student needs.
The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems for seamless educational content delivery.
Newsela's partnerships enhance its content library, supporting social-emotional learning initiatives.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning tools boosts Newsela's growth potential.
The acquisition of Formative enhances Newsela's real-time assessment capabilities.
Hybrid learning models increase demand for Newsela's flexible digital content.

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