Lead NLP / Data Scientist

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about solving complex Natural Language Processing (NLP) problems and consider themselves experts in the field.

The scientist on this team will work closely with the client teams to deliver state of the art NLP technology and tackle problems from different angles. Strong knowledge in ML and Deep Learning is a must: i.e. Regression, classification, RNN, LSTM and more. Candidate need to have vast experience in python programming and with one of the common libraries such as: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, CoreNLP, SpaCy etc.. Have experience in manipulating data, SQL, Big Data capabilities, analysis of results and understanding the story behind it.

Required qualifications:
1. Masters degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Physics or alike. Ph.D. is an advantage (in Neuro-Science /quantitative field)
2. Proven knowledge in Natural Language Processing (NLP) theory.
3. 4+ years of experience in various NLP projects, including leading projects from definition and requirements gathering to delivery.
4. Strong skills in python, deep learning libraries and big data analysis (SQL, pandas, Spark).

An advantage
Knowledge in one of the following fields: Social Network Analysis , Bayesian Statistics and Time Series analysis.

Location: Tel Aviv area
Auto req ID

196625BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Data Scientist
State / Province

HAMERKAZ
Primary job category

Data Science
Company

(0606) IBM Global Services (Israel) Ltd.
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

PETACH TIKVA
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Strong control over standard machine learning and analytical techniques
Country/Region

Israel
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

candidates with knowledge in one of the following fields: Social Network Analysis , Deep learning (Neural Net) and /or Bayesian Statistics.

Secondary Job Category

Other Data Science
Eligibility Requirements

Eligible to work in Israel
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

No