Developer

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit

Job Summary:
The AI/ML developer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to create intelligent and automated systems. This role works on various stages of the AI/ML development life cycle, from data preprocessing and model development to deployment and monitoring. The AI/ML developer is generally focused on integrating and implementing AI/ML algorithms and logic into the deliverables of an IT project.
Responsibilities

• Collaborates with various stakeholders to understand, meet, and answer business challenges using AI software
• Develops and implements machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems and extract insights from large datasets
• Selects appropriate machine learning tools, techniques and models based on the problem at hand
• Optimizes models for performance, scalability, and accuracy, considering factors like computational resources and memory constraints
• Works closely with 3rd party partners and consultants on AI Tools and implementations when implementation partners are needed
• Collaborates with software engineers to integrate AI/ML models into existing systems or develop new applications
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and contributes to the adoption of best practices within the team

Qualification Requirements: Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field; master’s preferred

Experience:

• At least five years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or similar field
• Demonstrated expertise in machine learning

Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and JavaScript for developing AI/ML applications
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and deep learning; familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) techniques and libraries for text analysis and sentiment analysis
• Considerable knowledge of machine learning libraries and frameworks
• Proficient in exploratory data analysis (EDA) and data visualization
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative development and code management
• Strong and innovative problem-solving skills used to analyze complex issues and propose AI/ML solutions

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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