Machine Learning Engineer - Python

Machine Learning Engineer Data Recognition Corporation, Maple Grove MNCompany cannot provide sponsorship for this rolePlease, no agencies or third partiesSummary:DRC is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to advance its Education Data Science initiatives by building and optimizing production-ready ML models. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will develop Python-based AI solutions that run in scalable, cloud-native environments and support education learning analytics. The ideal candidate brings 2-5 years of Python experience in an AI or software engineering role, with exposure to modern ML techniques such as LLMs, Transformers, or NLP models.Essential Responsibilities:Design, train, evaluate and iterate on machine learning models to support DRC's education analytics productsDevelop high-quality, maintainable Python code for model training, experimentation and evaluation workflowsCollaborate closely with MLOps and DevOps engineers to ensure models are reliably deployed and operating in production environmentsDiagnose and communicate issues related to model performance, data quality, or deployment behaviorWork with data scientists, psychometricians, and software engineers to support ML workflows and ensure scalable infrastructure for research and analytics.Contribute to best practices for model versioning, reproducibility and monitoring.Required Qualifications:2-5 years of professional experience with Python.Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorchExperience preparing datasets, training models and evaluating performanceHands-on experience with NLP techniques and large language models (e.g., transformers)Proficiency with data science tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).Ability to communicate technical findings and issues clearly across teamsFamiliarity with deploying ML models to cloud-based environments (AWS preferred)Understanding of CI/CD concepts and how models move from experimentation to productionAbility to identify and articulate deployment related issues without owning implementationPreferred Qualifications (nice to have, not required):Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related technical field.Hands-on experience working with large language models and prompt engineering (e.g., OpenAI)Understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of educational assessment dataExperience working with version control (Git) and a collaborative development workflowEssential Job Requirements:Be able to work under supervision and accept feedbackFamiliarity with Microsoft Office SuiteRelate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groupsAbility to consistently perform well during times of increased workloadSet and meet deadlinesManage multiple job functions simultaneouslyReporting to this position: No direct reportsDRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this positionNo Agencies, PleaseAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.