Software Engineer
ShareThis
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Job Description
About Predactiv, Inc.
Predactiv, Inc. is actively recruiting for a Software Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. We focus on cutting-edge solutions in distributed data processing and machine learning.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale distributed data processing and machine learning systems. This role involves working with Apache Spark, Scala, and Python to build and optimize predictive models that handle massive datasets.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed data processing and machine learning systems using Apache Spark, Scala, and Python.
- Build and optimize predictive models, including logistic regression, random forest, and deep learning models, for advertising segment generation using large datasets exceeding one terabyte.
- Develop and maintain high-performance ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data across AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, and Kinesis, ensuring scalability and data integrity.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and research scientists to implement and evaluate state-of-the-art algorithms that improve precision, recall, and overall model performance.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, actively participating in code reviews.
- Monitor production jobs and troubleshoot distributed software applications to ensure high reliability and throughput.
Required Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 0 months of experience.
Additional Information
Full-time telecommuting is allowed for this position.
Key skills/competency
- Distributed Systems
- Machine Learning
- Apache Spark
- Scala
- Python
- AWS Services
- ETL Pipelines
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Processing
- Algorithm Implementation
How to Get Hired at ShareThis
- Research Predactiv, Inc.'s culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their data-driven approach.
- Tailor your resume meticulously: Customize your resume to highlight experience with Apache Spark, Scala, Python, AWS, and machine learning models, aligning with Predactiv, Inc.'s technical requirements.
- Showcase relevant projects: Prepare to discuss personal or academic projects involving large-scale data processing, predictive analytics, or distributed systems that demonstrate your capabilities.
- Master technical fundamentals: Brush up on data structures, algorithms, system design, and the specifics of machine learning algorithms like logistic regression or deep learning.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to illustrate how your problem-solving skills, collaboration, and commitment to clean code align with a fast-paced, innovative environment like Predactiv, Inc.
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