Principal Machine Learning Engineer

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The Principal ML Engineer is responsible for building, testing, and deploying ML based software applications to solve internal and customer facing automation problems. As part of the AI & Analytics Innovation Team, this role will work together with engineers and data scientists to rapidly prototype, evaluate, and deploy solution to solve QTS's most demanding automation challenges. The Principal ML Engineer must be able to work independently to develop solutions to problems with a high level of ambiguity while delivering against a rapid development cycle.

The Principal ML Engineer will interact (on a daily basis) with Technical Operations, Facilities Operations, Accounting, Service Delivery Platform (SDP), Property Development, external development resources and other areas of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with the AI & Analytics team on overall system development / testing / deployment

• Develop and optimize API based integrations to support system interoperability

• Rapidly build python-based prototype systems to vet use case feasibility

• Build / test / deploy / maintain / update API based systems and infrastructure to connect data silos

• Create unit tests for prototype systems to evaluate prototype feasibility / efficacy

• Rapidly prototype and evaluate use case ideas to vet feasibility and value

• Provide input to the team regarding GUI design for each use case

• Build / maintain data aggregation services and systems

• Assist with maintaining current ML Models

• Assist with data interpretation and correlation including developing visualizations and reporting

• Assist with investigating and developing new ML models related to critical operations

• Assist with developing value statements for potential AI/ML/Automation initiatives

• Assist with development and population of new database structures

• Develop communications and provide project updates to senior leadership

• Assist with identifying, documenting, and prioritizing new use cases

• Create high-uptime, high-volume data integration systems (MM datapoints / second) to support AI / Analytics systems

• Understand when deployed systems are driving real operational value for end-user stakeholders

• Work collaboratively as part of distributed, fast paced team

• Ability to identify, describe and come up with solutions to identified system deficiencies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in designing / prototyping / deploying production quality software systems.

• 3+ years of experience developing distributed web APIs to include proficiency with gRPC and RESTful APIs.

• Demonstrated record of work ethic, team collaboration, accountability, and holding yourself and your team to higher standards

• Advanced experience with Python application development

• Experience with traditional Machine Learning model development best practices and tools

• Data analysis and Extract Transform Load (ETL) best practices

• Strong verbal / written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for microservices based architectures

• Experience building automation systems using IOT data

• Familiarity with critical facilities and environments

• Experience with IOT based streaming protocols such as MQTT

• Experience with graph, relational, NoSQL, and time series databases

• Experience with cloud-based application development (AWS / Azure) and hybrid (on-prem / cloud) application architecture

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent problem solving ability

• Ability to think outside the box and distill ideas that represent the "art of the possible" into practical, value add use cases

• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.

• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level

• Able to communicate the value and the "so-what" behind technical subjects to executives.

• Able to identify operational value, project feasibility, and implementation time for each use case

• Able to turn the art of the possible into a practical, well defined use case

• Rapidly prototype and evaluate use case ideas to vet feasibility and value

• Create high-uptime, high-volume data integration systems (MM datapoints / second) to support AI / Analytics systems

• Build, test, deploy API based systems to connect data silos

• Understand when deployed systems are driving real operational value for end-user stakeholders

• Work collaboratively as part of distributed, fast paced team

• Ability to identify, describe and come up with solutions to identified system deficiencies

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company bene?ts.

• This position is bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program