Software Engineer Staff - Data Scientist

At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.

To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.

Job Title: Software Engineer - Data Scientist AI/ML

Experience: 6+ Years

We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our growing data science team. This hire will be responsible for working with Juniper’s network domain specialist helping extend AI/ML across the Juniper portfolio in developing the machine learning models. As a data scientist you will collaborate with product managers and domain specialists to identify use-impacting real customer problems, use your deep DS/ML knowledge to develop data-driven solution with terabytes data, and work closely with data engineers to implement and scale the models in production. . The ideal candidate will be self-directed and comfortable supporting the data needs of multiple systems and products.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math or equivalent fields with strong mathematical background
• Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, including clustering, anomaly detection, optimization, neural network etc
• 3+ years experiences building data science-driven solutions including data collection, feature selection, model training, post-deployment validation
• Strong hands-on coding skills (preferably in Python) processing large-scale data set and developing machine learning models
• Familiar with one or more machine learning or statistical modeling tools such as Numpy, ScikitLearn, MLlib, Tensorflow
• Good team worker with excellent interpersonal skills written, verbal and presentation

Desired Experience:

• Experience with AWS, S3, Flink, Spark, Kafka, ElasticSearch
• Knowledge and experience with NLP technology
• Previous work in a start-up environment

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop statistical learning models for data analysis
• Collaborate with product management and engineering departments to understand company needs and devise possible solutions
• Keep up-to-date with newest technology trends
• Communicate results and ideas to key decision makers
• Implement new statistical or other mathematical methodologies as needed for specific models or analysis
• Optimize joint development efforts through appropriate database use and project design

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK?

Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT JUNIPER

At Juniper Networks, we are committed to elevating talent by creating a trust-based environment where we can all thrive together. We know from experience that people from underrepresented groups often do not apply for roles they do not feel they meet all the criteria for. If you think you have what it takes, but do not necessarily check every single box, please consider applying. We’d love to speak with you.

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