Machine Learning Software Engineer

Cornell University

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Ithaca (Tompkins County), US · Remote, USA Posted 31 days ago $98,548–$114,529 / year
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TL;DR

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology seeks a Machine Learning Software Engineer to join its dynamic team developing Merlin Bird ID, an app that uses machine learning to identify birds from images and audio. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex applications for training and integrating ML models into production systems, working closely with software engineers, researchers, and conservation scientists. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Python (numpy, pandas, TensorFlow/PyTorch), Linux, AWS/GCP/Azure, and databases, alongside a passion for conservation and engaging global communities in bird monitoring.

Skills

Python Tensorflow Pytorch numpy pandas AWS GCP Azure Postgres Apache HTTP Server Apache Tomcat WordPress GeoServer Jenkins Firebase HubSpot Linux CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and maintain complex applications and datasets for training machine learning models.
  • Integrate machine learning models into apps and websites, both online and offline contexts.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between internal engineering teams to coordinate application infrastructure.
  • Participate in the design and evolution of CLO’s technical systems, including integrating ML research into production.
  • Develop production applications using Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and large numerical/audiovisual datasets.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and three years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive Python experience, including numpy, pandas, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
  • Experience working with large numerical and audiovisual datasets in Python.
  • Strong Linux command line skills and familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Proficient in both SQL and NoSQL databases, and developing/integrating APIs.

Market check

Salary context

This $98,548–$114,529 range sits above 1% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$155,420–$238,150

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000–$232,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Cornell University

Cornell University is a prestigious Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York, offering programs across arts, sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, law, and business. Industry: Higher Education & Research

Cornell University currently has 2 open roles on FindRole.

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