Are you interested in tackling challenging, real-world problems using the latest techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning? Are you considering the next step in your career? Charles River Analytics is looking for bright, enthusiastic minds to join our next generation of talented individuals starting June 2019.

Charles River Analytics is a 100% employee-owned small business that researches and develops novel software for our US Government and commercial customers. That new thing coming out of DARPA? Yep, that's us. We pride ourselves in our ability to apply current and emerging artificial intelligence techniques that not only solve real-world problems, but keep our scientists and engineers deeply engaged.

We are looking for a junior Software Engineer that loves to write clean and concise code to craft software prototypes of new research concepts. You will work in small, tightly-knit teams of scientists and engineers implementing novel applications. Projects will range across machine learning, probabilistic reasoning, big data, information fusion, natural language processing, cybersecurity, and web applications. As a Software Engineer in Decision Management Systems, you will collaborate in teams of scientists and software developers to translate research concepts into software implementations. At Charles River Analytics, we foster an environment where everyone is free to pursue their own research interests and are supported by a community to help them thrive.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience with multiple languages such as Java, Scala, Python, or C/C++ and a mastery of at least one
• Experience implementing solutions using machine learning, causal reasoning, natural language processing, knowledge representation and reasoning, search and optimization, or algorithms from related research areas in artificial intelligence
• Experience tackling complex data processing challenges, such as big data, distributed systems
• Expertise in functional and object-oriented programming principles and techniques
• Superior creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Keen to learn more about new languages and frameworks
• Superior written and oral communication skills, demonstrating the ability to keep your teammates informed
• Demonstration of code samples (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, work sample assignment response)
• Relevant internships, co-op, or industry experience
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or concentration in artificial intelligence
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (i.e. TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with cybersecurity related challenges (malware analysis, reverse engineering, vulnerability detection)
• Experience with predictive health maintenance challenges
• Experience with web-based application development, including responsive front-side technologies (i.e. AngularJS, React, ES6 Javascript) and scalable back-end services
• Experience with mobile application development on Android, iOS
• Experience with probabilistic models or probabilistic programming
• Experience working on many projects of various sizes, individually and as part of a team
• Experience using Docker, Docker Swarms or Kubernetes in scalable and distributed environments
• Experience with agile development processes

Benefits

Charles River Analytics offers competitive compensation plus bonus and profit-sharing, with an attractive benefits package including: 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance, as well as vision, life and disability insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, monthly gym allowance, free parking, generous paid time off, and a casual environment. We are also accessible by public transportation.