Staff Data Scientist / Staff AI/ML Engineer

Company: NetApp
Location: Peoria
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

About NetAppNetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, turning a world of disruption into opportunity for every customer. No matter the data type, workload or environment, we help our customers identify and realize new business possibilities. And it all starts with our people.If this sounds like something you want to be part of, NetApp is the place for you. You can help bring new ideas to life, approaching each challenge with fresh eyes. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. Of course, you won't be doing it alone. At NetApp, we're all about asking for help when we need it, collaborating with others, and partnering across the organization - and beyond."At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization."-George Kurian, CEOJob Summary
At NetApp, our mission is to help our customers bring AI to their data - wherever and however they want - in a way that is agile, achievable, and secure. Our AI tools help customers to seamlessly deploy AI on data in-place: on-prem, hybrid or cloud. By providing AI-ready infrastructure, NetApp enables confident innovation and effective data management for our customers, while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.Job Requirements - Provide technical direction for AI projects, ensuring the application of best practices and cutting-edge technologies. - Spearhead by providing technical direction on multiple AI projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. - Stay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML and integrate new technologies into the team's work. - Proven expertise in AI and machine learning, including GenAI, LLMs, supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning. - 6+ years experience deploying AI/ML models in production environments at scale. - 8-10+ yrs Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Scala, Java etc - 6+ years exp with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, Llamaindex etc - Experience and familiarity with using LLMs like Llama, OpenAI, Mistere, Cohere, Anthropic Claude etc - Proficiency in NoSql Document Databases (e.g., Mongo DB, Cassandra, Cosmos DB) - 8+ yrs experience in big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop and distributed storage systems for handling large-scale datasets and parallel processing. - A strong understanding and experience with concepts related to computer architecture, data structures and programming practicesEducation - Master's /PhD in Computer Science preferred#SponsorCompensation
The base salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000 and will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer:NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.Did you know...Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you.Why NetApp?We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches.We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.

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