ML Engineer - Automated Scorer

Overview

Machine Learning Engineer – Pearson's Automated Scoring Team. The Automated Scoring team develops machine learning-based models that analyze tens of millions of learner exam responses each year. Our technology provides results quickly on student performance on standardized tests. The Machine Learning Engineer will join Pearson's Automated Scoring Team to support the administration of Pearson's automated scoring programs and to drive initiatives to innovate and improve the delivery of Pearson's automated scoring technologies. This role reports to the Director of Automated Scoring and supports program managers, quality assurance automation engineers, psychometricians, and various internal stakeholders to ensure the quality and reliability of our automated scoring systems.

Location : Remote - US

Responsibilities

• Train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models tasked with scoring short answer and essay student responses to formative and summative test administrations from school districts nationwide
• Monitor performance of deployed machine learning models to ensure consistent, fair, and unbiased scoring in real time and recalibrate deployed models as needed
• Maintain, update, and improve code base used to train and deploy machine learning models
• Evaluate historical model performance and conduct experiments exploring strategies to potentially improve team modeling techniques and approaches
• Research and stay up-to-date on emerging technologies in the NLP space

Qualifications

Experiences That Will Set You Apart

Working location and travel

This position is remote

Compensation

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by applicable laws, the pay range for this position is as follows : The minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $110,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Information on benefits offered is available here. Applications will be accepted until the stated closing date; this window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who We Are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple : to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We are the world's lifelong learning company. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you require accommodations, you may email TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job : Evaluation

J-18808-Ljbffr