Python Engineer II (Menlo Park / Seattle / Redmond / New York)

Job Title: Core Engineering - Python Engineer II Work Location: New York, NY Summary: The main function of this role will be to create dat...

Job Title: Core Engineering - Python Engineer II Work Location: New York, NY

Summary:

The main function of this role will be to create data processing and annotation pipeline tooling infrastructure for a large video and audio dataset. The data annotation pipeline tools and tasks are built primarily using Python and leverage internal processing and storage infrastructure. They will need to be well-versed in Python and multiprocessing to optimize preprocessing of videos before data annotation. Some Machine Learning knowledge with PyTorch is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance • Develop python tools that read and write to SQL databases and File Stores • Optimize preprocessing of videos using performant Python code (parallelized) and if needed by loading a pretrained Machine Learning model • Integrate user-facing elements into data annotation web applications • Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Improve functionality of existing systems • Implement security and data protection solutions • Assess and prioritize feature requests • Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions • Counsel customers about software system design and maintenance.

Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Python; experienced with multiprocessing and threading • Hands-on experience with SQL writing join queries and performing basic data reporting (MySQL is ideal, though other SQL dialects will translate well) and via python libraries.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team • Knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required.
• 3-5 years prior experience