Data Analyst -- Telecom

W2 job to a staffing company Top skills: -Data Modeling -Machine Learning -Artificial Intelligence Schedule: Fully onsite KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS: As a Performance Assurance Machine Learning Engineer, you will work under the coaching of Senior and Lead engineers of the Data Science & Tools Team to analyze Samsung’s deployed network elements. You will utilize skills to query databases to extract data, use skills in Python or R to analyze data such that you can identify 4G/5G network infrastructure and performance issues and build prediction models, ad-hoc tools, and dashboards to communicate your findings with your team and peers Specific Responsibilities include: • 7+ years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, and/or Data Engineering with abilities to work with large datasets using demonstrated statistical, predictive modeling and machine learning methods. • 3-5 years demonstrated experience on designing, deploying, and maintaining large scale ML systems in a production environment. • Work closely with the internal and external stakeholders to explore relationships of 4G/5G KPI measurements and targets (KPI, KQI) for 4G/5G RAN product acceptance and performance monitoring. • Collaborate with RF engineers, network engineers, data scientists, platform engineers, product teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure ML outputs are technically accurate, interpretable, and operationally useful. • Utilize A/B testing, statistical, and machine learning models to build robust mechanism for product & feature performance analysis, for evaluation of new product & SW releases and 3rd party product evaluation. • Aid in product & feature performance analysis, evaluation of new product & SW releases and 3rd party product evaluation using analytics/data science to drive intelligent business decisions. • Work with the team to proactively define and interpret data/metrics/KPIs, analyze results, and provide insights to determine operational impact, trends and opportunities for all the 4G/5G RAN products. • Prototyping use cases, implementing automations, and developing tools to support and augment manual or repetitive efforts. • Communicate key findings to stakeholders using visualizations and/or other suitable methods. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate technical and complex concepts in an easy-to-follow progression. • Able to compile analysis output and findings into a succinct story for technical and non-technical audiences. • Adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment and, support management initiatives. Background & Competencies Required: • Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or a related Data Engineering with 7+ years of professional experience is preferred. • Programming experience: Python & Spark (preferred) and/or other languages such as R , SQL, Hive, Spark, Javascript, Visual Basic, C++, shell scripting in a linux or IDE environment such as VSCODE, Jupyter, RStudio, etc. • Cloud Development Experience – AWS/Azure/Google utilizing cloud providers such as Databricks or Snowflake • Machine learning expertise: GLM Regression (Linear, Logistic, Multinomial), Decision Tree (including Boosted Trees, Random Forest), kMeans/Hierarchical Clustering, Principle Component Analysis, t-SNE, Neural Networks such as transformers and auto-encoders, Bayesian Regression, and Times Series Modeling. • Experience using data with high-volume (1TB+) & high-dimensionality (500+ variables per schema), especially within a big data framework (HaDoop, Citus, MongoDB, etc). • Experience performing Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methodologies (distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals) & Significance Testing, A/B Testing. • Experience with MLOPS concepts and environments such as MLFLOW a plus. • Experience with basic linux administration and software development in a linux environment. • Experience in hardware resource management and configuration – CUDA, Docker, KubeFlow, Kubernetes, etc a plus • Must possess qualities of being curious and eagerness to learn . • Experience with data visualization and ability to quickly grasp statistical methods, and methodologies. Maintain a strong command of current data analytics technology trends, including emerging paradigms and practices. • Demonstrated research and problem solving skills via prior work experience. Experience with wireless infrastructure provider and/or operator is desired. • Technical knowledge of any wireless technology & procedures including CDMA/EVDO/LTE/Volte and/or 5G a plus. • Experience with evaluating service performance trends and proactively defining RAN system performance related issues a plus. • Experience of software version control, coding best practices, and use of development management software such as github, bitbucket, etc is desired. • Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and work extremely well independently or in a team environment. Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment: • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company. • Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal more than 75% of work time in an office work environment • Frequently works additional hours beyond normal schedule. • Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical and include time sensitive job stress, fatigue, unpaid over-time, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, language barriers, and project management stress. • Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC’s, printers, etc. most often associated with office work area equipment.