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Data Scientist II
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What they do
A Natural Language Processing Engineer specializes in developing and implementing algorithms and models tailored for understanding, processing, and generating natural language text. They utilize methodologies such as tokenization, parsing, named entity recognition, part-of-speech tagging, and other NLP techniques to perform tasks including text classification, chatbot development, and other applications where the primary input or output is natural language text.
$158,568 / year median in California
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Mine and analyze data from internal databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development and business strategies Creating new, experimental frameworks to collect data Building tools to automate data collection Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets Design, build, train, and deploy machine learning models and data products for enterprise use Translate business and operational needs into scalable data science solutions and modeling approaches Perform feature engineering, data preparation, and exploratory analysis to support model development Develop and evaluate models using appropriate techniques (e.g., classification, regression, NLP, optimization) Contribute to the design of data products, including model outputs, APIs, and integration into downstream systems Support advanced AI use cases, including LLM-based solutions, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and hybrid modeling approaches where appropriate Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate models into production environments using APIs, pipelines, and cloud services Support deployment and lifecycle management of models within Azure Machine Learning, AWS, or similar platforms Perform model validation, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and reproducibility Contribute to technical design discussions and provide input on architecture and implementation strategies Work within the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including version control, testing, and release processes Communicate model behavior, assumptions, and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Develop A/B testing framework and test model quality Passion for technology and emerging AI/ML trends Additional duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development. Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data science techniques Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments Familiarity with modern AI approaches, including: Natural language processing (NLP) Large language models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Feature engineering and model evaluation techniques Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or similar ecosystems Familiarity with data pipelines, APIs, and integration patterns Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and database management including SQL Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex problems into analytical solutions Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.), their real-world advantages/drawbacks and experience with applications Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills Natural language processing (NLP) Large language models (LLMs) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Feature engineering and model evaluation techniquesEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field; Master's preferred 2-5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or related roles Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments Experience with cloud-based ML platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, or similar Exposure to AI platforms such as Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar technologies preferred Experience working within enterprise software environments and SDLC practices preferredPAY RANGE
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time. For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.Pay Range:
$82,574 - $127,490 A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first. About CorVel CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!). A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. #LI-Remote Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance