Machine Learning Engineer IV (LLM/GenAI)

What Youll Do

At Avalara, we are building the next generation of automated tax compliance products by using modern machine learning techniques.

As part of the AI/ML team, youll work on real-world, large-scale applications that push the boundaries of machine learning and AI. If the prospect of building impactful systems excites you, wed love to connect! You will be reporting to Senior Manager AI/ML

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

Algorithm Development

Design and program integrated software algorithms to structure, analyze, and use data in both structured and unstructured environments

Statistical Modeling

Apply experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory, and machine learning to create tools, statistical models, and algorithms using general-purpose software and statistical languages

Insights and Optimization

Develop descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive insights and algorithms to improve product and system performance

ML and Statistical Techniques

• Use techniques such as decision trees, logistic regression, Bayesian analysis, NLP, and other methods to design algorithms that enhance product quality, data accuracy, and system performance
• Code Implementation
• Translate algorithms and technical specifications into efficient, production-ready code using modern programming languages like Python

Debugging

Implement programming practices, perform testing and debugging, and increase system efficiency

Documentation

• Create comprehensive documentation and maintenance procedures for implemented systems and algorithms
• Generative AI Applications
• Develop and implement generative AI technologies for applications such as content generation, conversational systems, and interactive user experiences

Emerge Technologies

Adapt machine learning methodologies to areas like artificial intelligence, image processing, and other modern technologies to promote solutions

Cloud-Based Solutions

Deploy scalable solutions in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

What Youll Need to be Successful

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field

Technical Skill

• Proficiency in machine learning and natural language processing (NLP)
• Experience with software fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, and cloud-based software
• Expertise in generative AI and building conversational systems
• Classification systems, sentiment analysis, NLP, and entity extraction
• Computer vision, OCR, and content extraction from images, PDFs, and HTML
• 6+ years of experience with custom models and ensembles
• Experience in cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Expertise in generative AI and building conversational systems

Software Development:

Experience with object-oriented design principles, common design patterns, and best practices

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Avalara is an AI-first company

AI is embedded in our workflows, decision-making, and products. Success here requires embracing AI as an essential capability.

• Youll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here.
• Youll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers.
• Youll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit t00.