Lead AI / ML Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers, change agents, and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidence-based approach to demand safer products, a healthier environment, and equitable services for everyone. 

Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage, family planning and a generous 401K match. Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.

OVERVIEW

We're looking for a lead AI/ML engineer to help execute on our strategic multi-year roadmap focussed on generative AI. As a mission based organization, we're pursuing an AI strategy that will drive value for our customers, give our employees superpowers, and address AI harms in the digital marketplace.

As Lead AI/ML Engineer, you will leverage emerging data technologies and applied AI/ML techniques/frameworks to build reliable, scalable and maintainable production-ready applications. You'll report to the Associate Director, AI/ML & Machine Learning while collaborating with cross functioning teams and translating business challenges to specific AI/ML problems with measurable outcomes will be key.

Let's inspire the next generation of Data+AI Professionals together. 

This is a remote position.  This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

How you'll make an Impact:

As a Lead AI/ML Engineer you will:

• Analyze business requirements from cross functional teams and translate to technical AI/ML  problems
• Lead the AI/ML initiatives in designing, developing and deploying AI Solutions
• Collaborate with business, product, UI/UX and engineering teams to build automated end-to-end AI/ML  pipelines -
• Research and stay updated on the latest AI/ML technologies and frameworks to drive innovation and improve the organization’s AI/ML capabilities
• Advocate for responsible AI practices, ensuring the ethical use of AI/ML and adherence to data privacy and compliance standards.
• Mentor and guide team members on AI/ML engineering best practices, providing technical leadership and support.

You’ll Be Highly Rated If:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
• 7+ years of professional working experience in AI/ML engineering projects
• Strong foundations in Computer Science, Math, Probability, Statistics, Machine Learning, Image Processing , Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI concepts, 
• Expert in Python, SQL, Unix Scripting and related libraries and frameworks.
• Experience building end-to-end production grade AI/ML pipelines in cloud (AWS + Databricks)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to partner with business and technology  

You'll be one of our top picks if:

• Exposure to LLMs (OpenAI GPT3.5/4, BERT, BART, Dolly etc)

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Fair Pay And A Just WorkPlace

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $165k to $190k. This posted range is reflective of the NY/CA market.  It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.