Data Scientist

OverviewSTONE Resource Group is partnered with a company looking to expand their current team by adding a Senior Data Scientist to their organization. This is a hybrid, Contract to Hire opportunity that is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and help lead and mentor a growing team, while also getting to use cutting edge technologies on a daily basis. You will have the ability to directly influence change within the organization. If you are looking for this type of challenge and career advancement, submit your application today for consideration!

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta.

ResponsibilitiesConduct research to advance the state-of-the-art in vision transformer models, staying up-to-date with the latest developments and incorporating them into our projects.Develop, implement, and optimize vision transformer architectures tailored to specific use cases and datasets, with a focus on achieving superior performance and accuracy.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to understand project requirements and develop solutions that meet both technical and business objectives.Design and execute experiments to evaluate model performance, identify areas for improvement, and iteratively refine our approaches to achieve optimal results.Drive initiatives to enhance data quality, preprocessing pipelines, and feature engineering techniques to support the training and evaluation of vision transformer models.Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, sharing your expertise and best practices to foster their professional development and accelerate their contributions to the team.Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in machine learning and computer vision, proactively exploring new ideas and methodologies that can be applied to our projects.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on machine learning and computer vision.Extensive experience (5+ years) working in a data science or machine learning role, with a proven track record of developing and deploying advanced models in real-world applications.Expertise in vision transformer models, including a deep understanding of their architecture, training methodologies, and practical considerations for implementation.Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX, along with experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments.Strong programming skills in Python, with experience writing efficient and maintainable code for data manipulation, model training, and evaluation.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a passion for tackling challenging problems with innovative solutions.Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from conception to completion, while also thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.