Applied Researcher

eBay is a global ecommerce leader committed to transforming the shopping experience. They are seeking Applied Researchers to improve, automate, and scale data-heavy processes, focusing on projects like Image Quality scoring and Entity Resolution.

Responsibilities

• An opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in NLP and deep learning, making significant contributions to the field and real-world applications
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged
• Access to state-of-the-art resources and tools to support your research and development work
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the professional growth of its members

Skills

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field with a focus on machine learning or data science
• 0-1 years (with PhD) or 1-3 years (with MS) of experience in applied research or development of machine learning models, data analysis, preferably with the advertising industry or a closely related field, i.e. search, recommender system and NLP
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or similar languages
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark)
• Outstanding ability to analyze large datasets, and derive actionable insights
• Expertise in data mining and segmentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey sophisticated technical concepts to non-technical partners

Benefits

• A target bonus
• Restricted stock units
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• RRSP eligibility
• Various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave

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