Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer to join their innovative team in Sheffield . This role is vital for developing and enhancing AI systems that understand and process human language. You will work on a variety of challenging projects, including text classification, sentiment analysis, question answering, and machine translation, leveraging state-of-the-art NLP techniques and models. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer passionate about language technologies to contribute to impactful applications and work within a collaborative, research-driven environment that values continuous learning and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement NLP models and algorithms for various text-based tasks.
• Process and analyze large volumes of textual data.
• Integrate NLP models into production applications and services.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to refine and deploy NLP solutions.
• Evaluate and benchmark the performance of NLP systems.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and research in the field of NLP.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field with a focus on NLP.
• 3+ years of experience in developing NLP applications.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of text preprocessing, feature extraction, and language modeling techniques.
• Experience with APIs and integrating NLP models into larger systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending relevant conferences.
• Innovative work environment fostering collaboration and skill development in Sheffield .