Akkodis is seeking a
Data Scientist for a
Contract job with a client in
Cupertino, CA(Hybrid) . You will lead data preprocessing, feature engineering and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective AI/ML applications.
Rate Range: $53/hour to $68/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Data Scientist job responsibilities include: - Build, deploy, and monitor AI/ML models using AWS services such as Sagemaker, Lambda, and API Gateway.
- Preprocess and clean large datasets using Python, PySpark, Pandas, and NumPy, applying techniques like data normalization and feature engineering.
- Build and implement machine learning models, including predictive modeling, NLP, and deep learning techniques.
- Implement RAG architecture and use it for NLP tasks such as summarization, retrieval, and information extraction.
- Work on search algorithms, indexing techniques, and retrieval models for efficient data handling.
- Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Deploy machine learning solutions to the cloud, ensuring scalability and monitoring performance using tools like CloudWatch.
Desired Qualifications: - Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 14 years of IT experience, with at least 7 years as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist.
- Hands-on experience with Python programming and APIs such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI.
- Experience with AI/ML/GenAI solutions, including RAG architecture, LLM implementation, and prompt engineering using techniques like LoRA/PEFT.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at
shashank.tewari Pay Details: $53.00 to $68.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance