Research engineer job description

Want to research and develop improvements to the core algorithms that power the Netflix product and business experience? Our Growth and Notifications Algorithms Engineering team is looking for passionate and talented applied machine learning experts to lead the way by researching and developing the next generation of algorithms used to drive the Netflix experience. The personalization systems we build drive key product and business areas including notifications, marketing, acquisition, payment and many other key user experiences.

In this role, you will conduct applied research by conceptualizing, designing, implementing, and validating potential algorithmic improvements. This includes running offline experiments and building online A/B tests to run in production systems. To be successful in this role, you need a strong machine learning background, solid software development skills, a love of learning, and to collaborate well in multi-disciplinary teams. You will need to exhibit strong communication and leadership skills, an ability to set priorities, and an execution focus in a dynamic environment.

If you are ready to make a difference at a company that matters, and if you want to work on machine learning and data in a company that strongly believes in both, then we would love to talk to you.
For more details about what we are working on, read these blog posts.

To learn more about our research work, you can visit our research page here.

What we are looking for:Experience in successfully applying machine learning to large-scale user-facing real world problems Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods Strong software development experience in languages such as Scala, Java, Python, C++ or C#Great interpersonal skills PhD or MS in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
Preferred, but not required, additional areas of experience:Experience in Recommendation Systems, Personalization, Search, Computational Advertising or Natural Language Processing Experience using Deep Learning, Bandits, Probabilistic Graphical Models, or Reinforcement Learning in real applications Experience in optimization algorithms and numerical computation Experience with Spark, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorchExperience with cloud computing platforms and large web-scale distributed systems Open source contributions
Netflix's culture is an integral part of what makes us successful, and we approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that bringing together different perspectives and backgrounds helps build stronger teams. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• PhD degree in a relevant field, or a Master's degree and 2+ years of industry experience
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant tools / packages (Tensorflow / PyTorch, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas, etc.)
• Experience with both traditional CV techniques as well as modern deep learning approaches
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Preferred :

• Experience in the large-scale collection, annotation and management of data
• Expertise in one or more of the following research areas: multi-camera multi-target tracking, human pose estimation, activity recognition, monocular depth estimation, 3D reconstruction, 3D scene understanding, federated learning, synthetic data generation, etc.
• Experience with deep learning model compression techniques
• Experience working with 3D modeling software and/or game engines.

What We're Looking For In Teammates

Technology like what we're building doesn't happen on its own. It is the result of a collaborative environment and the hard work of passionate, dedicated individuals working intelligently towards a common goal. We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team and have a positive impact on our culture, technology, and product from day one. We deeply value humility, curiosity, and a positive attitude and you should as well. You should also believe that mutual respect is the foundation of any healthy and productive relationship. You should be unafraid to ask questions or challenge responses no matter how simple or complex. Most importantly, you should value honest and direct communication as you recognize that this is the best way for any individual or team to continuously learn and grow. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but it will also be hard; you should be in pursuit of an ongoing and rewarding challenge!

What It's Like To Work With Us

We're passionate about the technology we've created and what we're building, but we know that changing any industry and creating a successful company will take balance, maturity, and a sustained effort. We've combined retail industry expertise, amazing engineers with experience shipping real-world hardware and software solutions, and a team of brilliant minds who are not afraid to focus on solving "impossible" problems. But this passion doesn't mean we live unbalanced lives. We have families and passions outside of work, and we know that the best work comes from sharp, rested people. We respect each other and each of our contributions, and we believe that the best solutions will come from a diversity of ideas and perspectives.

Finally, we build our products with deep empathy for the people who will use them every day. Their input and insights are our clearest guide to building what they need; we respect our partners and clients, and listen closely to their feedback.

With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advance composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&T centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is currently seeking a Research Engineer II for our Casa Grande, AZ, USA location. The Research Engineer II is responsible for conducting independent research and development tasks of considerable importance and complexity relating to the more complicated phases of an over-all scientific or engineering project. Work performed requires complicated scientific analysis, planning, and execution.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
Conducts engineering tests and/or scientific experiments (including Designs of Experiments) exercising independent judgment within the limits of delegation utilizing established engineering and research techniques. Compiles and evaluates essential design and test data, prepares technical specification, analyzes technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for recommended product, process or material specifications. Analyzes, develops, and recommends design approaches required to meet proposed production requirements for new or improved products and processes. Reviews and approves related inputs such as drawings and specifications prepared by technical support personnel. Coordinates with engineering support or production sections to arrange for the performance of experimental runs or for the construction of experimental models and special test equipment. Works with internal customers (Sales, Operations, other R&T areas) as well with external customers, to develop new products and processes.Works in a team environment to reach consensus decisions within the guidelines and boundaries established by the company, and maintains constructive relationships with co-workers.Utilizes JHA's, SOP's, and other safety tools, including appropriate personal protective equipment, to perform job assignments in a safe and efficient manner.Supports and engages in the Environmental Management System (EMS), ISO 14001 to ensure environmental compliance, continual improvement and cost containment. Operates at all times in compliance with the Hexcel's Quality System and Quality Policy. Complies with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university required. Master's Degree (M.S) in engineering preferred.Minimum of 5 years' directly related professional experiences including: developing new products and/or processes within the composites industry; Integrating new products and processes from research level into production; managing projects within cross-functional team environment.Proficient in the use of statistical software and Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or equivalent software.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Eligible candidate must be: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, a temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Act, a person admitted in refugee status, a person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.