Machine Learning Research Engineer at the Interdisciplinary Center Hi! PARIS

The incumbent assumes the role of a machine learning research engineer within the Hi! PARIS’ Engineering Team.

As Hi! PARIS acts on 4 pillars: Research, Education, Innovation, and Society, the research engineer is required to work in the following proportions: 70% Research, 10% Education, 10% Innovation, and 10% Society. Work locations are at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and the HEC Paris Campus.

Main missions:

1. Research (70%)
   • Development of machine learning algorithms in various fields (NLP, Image, Sound, Signal, Economy, ...) and Python packages (e.g., scikit-network, python optimal transport, ...).
   • Deployment of models on GitHub as a package or on Hugging Face.
   • Use of scientific computing infrastructure and software.
   • Collect, build, and tailor large datasets for training machine learning models.
   • Ensure practical research work in collaboration with professors and researchers from HEC Paris, IP Paris schools, and INRIA Saclay.
2. Education (10%)
   • Support for teaching through the organization of student events: Hi!ckathon, Summer School, and the Data Bootcamp.
3. Innovation (10%)
   • Support AI Startups from HEC Paris or Institut Polytechnique de Paris by advising on AI models and infrastructure.
4. Society (10%)
   • Every team member can dedicate 10% of their time to working on societal projects such as collaborating with the association DataForGood.

Actively participate in the life of the Engineering Team of the Hi! PARIS Center.

Preferences:

An AI engineer with knowledge of model deployment and past startup experience, putting models into production.

Key interactions with:

• The engineers at the Hi! PARIS Center.
• The Manager of the Hi! PARIS Engineering Team.
• Professors and researchers benefiting from the support of the Centre's engineering unit.
• The Centre's operational management.
• Some members of the Academic Operational Committee and some sponsors depending on the activities on which the unit is mobilized.

Skills:

Knowledge:

• Data Science Knowledge.
• Knowledge of algorithmic processing.
• Mastery of AI model deployment (GitHub, GitHub Actions, Docker, MLFlow).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python/C++/R and knowledge of tools used in machine learning (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch ...).
• Professional experience in software development (ideally in data science).
• Fluency in French and English, written and oral.
• Knowledge of a technology sector, ideally related to artificial intelligence and data.
• Appetite for teaching data science and pedagogy.
• Data Engineering best practices.

Know-how:

• Rigorous organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Writing skills.
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and plan actions.
• Analyze, synthesize, and transmit information.

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to listen and dialogue with a wide variety of interlocutors (e.g., Professors-researchers, PhD students, Engineers from HEC Paris and IP Paris schools).
• Autonomy, initiative, and adaptability.
• Responsiveness and curiosity.
• Professional rigor.

Date of taking desired position: As soon as possible.

Employment contract: 3-year fixed-term contract (renewable) - public law contract, Category A.

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