Junior Machine Learning Engineer

At PDI Technologies, we empower some of the world's leading convenience retail and petroleum brands with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive growth and operational efficiency. By “Connecting Convenience” across the globe, we empower businesses to increase productivity, make more informed decisions, and engage faster with customers through loyalty programs, shopper insights, and unmatched real-time market intelligence via mobile applications, such as GasBuddy. We’re a global team committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving real impact. Explore our opportunities and become part of a company that values diversity, integrity, and growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Machine Learning Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building the AI and ML models that power our security products, helping to protect our customers from emerging threats. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, from developing predictive models to creating intelligent AI agents. While your primary focus will be on machine learning and AI agents, you'll collaborate closely with the entire team on all aspects of our data platform from data engineering to software development.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and experiment with AI agents to solve complex security challenges.
• Design, build, train, and deploy machine learning models using Python and AWS SageMaker.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and availability for model development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Python code for our APIs and services using FastAPI.
• Contribute to the team's data management strategy using dbt and SQL.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.

What You’ll Bring:

• A foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Some experience with Python and common ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (Postgres is a big plus).
• A strong desire to learn and grow in the fields of machine learning, data engineering, and DevOps.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Formal training in Data Science, Statistics, Research Science or a related field (e.g., a bachelor's degree, bootcamp, or certificate program), or equivalent practical experience.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. PDI Technologies is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

$60,000 - $80,000 a year

PDI is committed to offering a well-rounded benefits program, designed to support and care for you, and your family throughout your life and career. This includes a competitive salary, market-competitive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. We encourage a good work-life balance with ample time off [time away] and, where appropriate, hybrid working arrangements. Employees have access to continuous learning, professional certifications, and leadership development opportunities. Our global culture fosters diversity, inclusion, and values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diversity of thought, ensuring a supportive environment for all.