Research & Development - Engineer IV, Machine Learning

640 Ellicott St #321, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA Req #3400
Thursday, December 5, 2024

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere. 
 
Who we are: 

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with datasolutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

 At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer: 

  • Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
  • Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance 
  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation time, sick days, Company holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company 
  • Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

ACV’s Research and Development team is looking to add a Machine Learning Engineer to expand our capabilities and take on larger initiatives.  The ideal candidate is passionate about the automotive industry and has prior experience developing technology using sensor data, acoustics, & imaging.  Technology developed within R&D has made its way into the hands of multiple customers within as well as outside of ACV.  This role requires a strong understanding of machine learning principles, experience with various ML libraries and tools, and the ability to translate research into production-ready solutions without strict intervention of management.  A successful candidate will be able to scope out a project and be able to build out well structured experiments that align with the research proposal and business needs.  Being able to adapt and pivot based on findings is paramount as well as openly being able to communicate your results and findings in a thoughtful and cohesive manner. 

 

What you will do:

You will be reimagining the way we inspect vehicles by developing models to understand the holistic vehicle condition. 

  • Design, develop, and implement complex machine learning models from scratch or leverage existing architectures, depending on project needs.

  • Developing ML model pipelines from proof of concept to production

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop a project plan that helps meet their objectives

  • Conduct rigorous testing of new and existing models, evaluating their performance on diverse datasets and analyzing potential biases.

  • Contribute to the development of robust monitoring and logging infrastructure to track model performance over time.

  • Write technical documentation, reports, and summaries of research findings, ensuring clarity and accurate communication of complex technical details for diverse audiences.

  • Work with engineers to deploy trained models in real-world environments, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and efficient performance.

  • Actively participate in helping to solve challenging and complex business problems that will make an impact on the company bottom line.

  • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning research and identify potential applications for our projects.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
 
 

 

What you will need:

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Graduate degree in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or similar computationally-intensive degree. PhD preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant  experience 
  • Prior experience in research-oriented environments, such as academic labs or R&D departments within companies, is highly valuable.
  • Advanced proficiency with Python, SQL etc.
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS / GCP) and kubernetes, docker, CI/CD.
  • Experience with MLOps-specific tooling like Vertex AI, Feast, Kubeflow, or Weights and Biases, etc. are a plus.
  • Proven ability to publish research papers in reputable conferences or journals (e.g. CVPR, NeurIPS, WACV, ICASSP, InterSpeech, DCASE, ICML, ICLR, KDD) demonstrates a strong understanding of the field and ability to contribute original work.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and techniques (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, deep learning).
  • Extensive knowledge of ML frameworks and libraries. Experience on tree-based algorithms (XGBoost, CatBoost, LightGBM etc.), and Generalized linear models (GLM) are highly valued.
  • Experience in machine learning-based signal processing techniques (e.g. audio classification, supervised and weakly-supervised sound event detection) is required

 

Compensation: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

 

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.#LI-

Our Values 

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
   


At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
 
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  • Job Family Product & Technology
  • Job Function Machine Learning
  • Pay Type Salary
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