Engineer - Java, Python, Big Data, Nosql - Machine Learning

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As part of our diverse tech team, you can architect, code and ship software that makes us an essential part of our customers' digital lives.  Here, you can work alongside talented engineers in an open, supportive, inclusive environment where your voice is valued, and you make your own decisions on what tech to use to solve challenging problems.  American Express offers a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies and encourages you to back the broader engineering community through open source.  And because we understand the importance of keeping your skills fresh and relevant, we give you dedicated time to invest in your professional development.  Find your place in technology on #TeamAmex.
The U.S. Consumer Services and Enterprise Digital & Data Technology Team brings together foundational strategic technology capabilities in digital experience engineering (Mobile and Web), AI/ML, marketing technology, enterprise communications, travel and lifestyle, and automation, grounded in our data technology model that prioritizes data governance. It employs a ground-breaking focus with development responsibilities for customer-facing capabilities that deepen and expand digital engagement, as well as core technical capabilities that cut across business lines and customer segments.
If you have a strong will to learn and educate and are motivated by the opportunity to help grow our team and be a part of an industry-leading technology and innovation organization, then look no further! This is an opportunity to combine Data Science and Engineering skills to solve very interesting problems that directly and greatly impact millions of individuals worldwide. There are hundreds of opportunities to make your mark on technology and life at American Express. American Express is embarking on an exciting transformation on building the next generation customer first ecosystem for democratizing Machine Learning in Amex on the Cloud.
You will be part of an energetic Data Science/Machine Learning team, to drive strategic planning and a cohesive set of technology and machine learning solutions enabling data and platform transformation, by collaborating across all channel teams and the critical technology platforms that support Colleague and Customer Experiences.
This position provides an opportunity to solve very interesting problems that directly and greatly impact millions of individuals worldwide. If you have the talent and desire to deliver innovative and resourceful products as well as services at a rapid pace, serving our colleagues and customers seamlessly across through cognitive solutions, this would be the right fit for you!
Responsibilities:
More than 70%+ of the time spent on coding and/or hands-on technical implementation of re-usable frameworks to drive adoption of Machine Learning in Amex

Combine Data Science and Engineering skills to solve very interesting problems that directly and greatly impact millions of individuals worldwide

Not only creating ML model prototypes, but also putting them into production in scale

Challenge the way we do business through application of technology and machine learning solutions to integrate insights in the operational workflow 

Be part of a dynamic team and play a visible role in implementing innovative technology and machine learning solutions with other industry-leading partners

Works with large, complex data sets to build products and tools that enhance colleague and customer experiences

Implement highly scalable platform components and tools using machine learning and deep learning models to solve real-world problems in areas such as Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Best Next Action, and Time Series predictions

You will be part of a Data Science / Machine Learning team to design, code, train, test, deploy and iterate on large scale machine learning systems

You will work with Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science experts to strive for greater functionality in technology ecosystem

You will help craft the direction of machine learning and artificial intelligence at AmEx

Minimum Qualifications:
Master or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, EEE, Statistics, Math, Industrial Engineering, Operational Research, Physics, or related fields.

Strong analytical skills and programming skills, in production environment.

4+ years hands-on experience with the following technologies:

SQL/ NoSQL

Java and/or Python

Big Data

Once of the popular Machine Learning technologies such as TensorFlow, Keras, ScikitLearn, H20.ai , MXNet, Caffe, Gluon etc.

RESTAPI and services

2+ years of experience in specialized areas such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, NLP, Optimization, Probabilistic Inference, Information Retrieval, Recommendation Systems

Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores

Experience supporting and working with multi -functional teams in a dynamic environment

Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries 
Bonus incentives 
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit ourColleague Benefits Site.
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