AvePoint · 5 hours ago
Principal Applied Scientist - Machine Learning
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expAvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, providing solutions to ensure a robust data foundation. The role involves developing and deploying advanced machine learning models to solve business challenges and optimize data pipelines, contributing to intelligent solutions at AvePoint.
Cloud ComputingData ManagementDocument ManagementInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy machine learning models leveraging structured and unstructured data
Shape and engineer data pipelines for optimal model performance and production-grade scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, researchers, and product teams to define requirements and deliver impactful AI/ML solutions
Analyze experimental data, conduct model validation, and continuously improve accuracy and robustness
Document methodologies and results, presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and data science best practices
Support operationalizing models within AvePoint’s ecosystem, ensuring responsible data handling and compliance
Qualification
Required
Design, build, and deploy machine learning models leveraging structured and unstructured data
Shape and engineer data pipelines for optimal model performance and production-grade scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, researchers, and product teams to define requirements and deliver impactful AI/ML solutions
Analyze experimental data, conduct model validation, and continuously improve accuracy and robustness
Document methodologies and results, presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and data science best practices
Support operationalizing models within AvePoint's ecosystem, ensuring responsible data handling and compliance
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field (PhD not required, but a strong plus)
10+ years of hands-on machine learning experience, including building, evaluating, and streamlining data-driven models for business use
Proficiency with Python and major ML/data libraries (e.g., Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Strong background in data wrangling, cleansing, feature engineering, and ETL pipeline development
Practical experience deploying models in a cloud or distributed environment
Benefits
Competitive market-based compensation (salary, yearly bonus + equity)
Career progression and internal mobility opportunities
Work-life balance through a hybrid working model
Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, unlimited PTO)
Company
AvePoint
AvePoint is a global leader in data management and data governance, trusted by over 21,000 customers to modernize the digital workplace.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$744.41MKey Investors
65 Equity PartnersSixth StreetGoldman Sachs
2025-09-16Post Ipo Secondary· $202.86M
2023-09-18Post Ipo Secondary· $110M
2022-09-21Post Ipo Equity· $1.55M
Leadership Team
James Zhu
CEO of R&D Center
Tianyi Jiang
Chief Executive Officer
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