Watson Health – Genomics Cognitive Software Engineer – NLP – IBM – United States

Job ID: 5253
Job date: 2016-03-11
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Company : IBM 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
Ready to change the way the world works?

IBM Watson uses Cognitive Computing to tackle some of humanity's most challenging problems - like revolutionizing how doctors research cancer or transforming how businesses engage with their customers. We have an exciting opportunity to join our highly visible Watson Genomic Analytics team, responsible for building genomic solutions using the Watson technology.

As a Cognitive Software Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to extract information from unstructured medical data and create structured data sets that integrate into cognitive systems. The candidate will also design, develop and maintain machine learning models that focus on big data in the healthcare industry. Working knowledge and familiarity of various statistical machine learning models are essential. At the same time, the candidate should be an open minded and innovative hacker who uses basic mathematical and statistical thinking to solve complex problems. The candidate will be exposed to some of the latest tools and technologies and leading edge experts within the field of cognitive computing.

Interested in being a part of the new era of cognitive computing? IBM Watson is now a full-service IBM business unit with software, systems, research, and industry experts all working together to bring cognitive computing to the market. Watson technology aims to revolutionize how industries use big data and analytics to engage with their customers, conduct research, make informed decisions, and many other critical business functions. Headquartered in New York’s “Silicon Alley” our newest business group is looking to leverage the talents of many professionals just like you.

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Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Bachelor's Degree At least 3 years experience in Java programming At least 1 year experience in processing data of XML, HTML or JSON in a large scale environment At least 1 year experience in Representational State Transfer (REST) RESTful services and servlet programming At least 2 years experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques Basic knowledge in bioinformatics Readiness to travel 10% travel annually English: Fluent
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Master's Degree At least 5 years experience in Java programming At least 3 years experience in processing data of XML, HTML or JSON in a large scale environment At least 3 years experience in Representational State Transfer (REST) RESTful services and servlet programming At least 3 years experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques At least 1 year experience in bioinformatics
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Travel Required
No Travel

Is Extensive Time Away From Home Required?
No

Posting Country
USA

State / Province
ANY

City / Township / Village
ANY

EO Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Eligibility Requirements
At least 3 years experience in Java programming
Primary job category
Software Development & Support

Group ID (R)
Watson

Growth Play
Watson

ERBP
Yes


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