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Overview

A leading electrical contractor in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large‑scale industrial and data center projects across the region.

This role places you side‑by‑side with an experienced PM, developing the core skills required to independently manage major electrical construction project, often $50M–$100M+ in size.

This is a career‑path position with structured development, hands‑on project exposure, and a clear track toward full Project Manager responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PM in delivering industrial and data‑center electrical projects from pre‑construction through closeout
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, procurement logs, testing records, and other documentation
• Track schedules, constraints, progress, and field requirements
• Coordinate with field crews, vendors, suppliers, GCs, and internal teams to maintain workflow
• Support forecasting of labor, materials, and costs; maintain accurate financial tracking
• Assist with early project pursuits: quotes, drawing reviews, VE options, estimate summaries, and proposal prep
• Help prepare bid packages and support estimating tasks when needed
• Join client meetings, walkthroughs, and coordination sessions; support client‑facing communication
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, GCs, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Support procurement of materials, equipment, and long‑lead items; track deliveries and lead times
• Maintain project logs, compliance documentation, and quality records
• Support safety, compliance, and project quality initiatives
• Provide day‑to‑day operational and administrative support to the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years post‑graduate experience in construction; industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of project delivery: bidding, schedules, COs, procurement, and field operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office; exposure to Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Accubid, Primavera, etc., is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work on‑site 5 days per week in the Chicago area.

Compensation

• Base salary: Up to $110,000 (DOE)
• Annual bonus: Competitive performance‑based structure
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match
• Career growth: Clear advancement path, structured training, and continuous professional development
• Additional benefits: Strong support resources, mentorship, and long‑term career progression within a growing electrical contractor

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers. We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry.

The Senior Asset Protection Investigator will be responsible for protecting the profitability of the company through detection, identification, investigation, and reduction of shrink and compliance exposures, throughout the entire vertical structure of PharmaCann. They will also be responsible for ensuring all of the company’s properties are safe and secure, by assisting the Regional Asset Protection Manager with implementation and administration of policies and programs which include establishing and maintaining operational procedures, training requirements, internal controls, and the monitoring/reporting of processes in order to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

The salary for the role is up to $65,000

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Monitoring & reviewing of electronic surveillance (Access Control & CCTV) as well as security alarm systems (Intrusion/Fire).
• Providing direction to security associates when they assist with ongoing investigations.
• Inspect company properties for Security & Asset Protection concerns and then assist with correcting and further securing.
• Develops partnerships & collaborates with 3rd party Contract Security Services, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, which improves prosecution, restitution opportunities, and ensures the protection of company assets/employees.
• Assist in coordination of physical security programs (alarms, CCTV, access control).
• Support operations of the SOC when needed, ensuring necessary coverage is in place, and filing in when there are shortages in staffing.
• Assisting with the development of training for Emergency Preparedness and Response.
• Support all functional areas of the business when needed, during critical emergencies.
• Assists with facilitating the objectives of the Security team, by providing answers to questions, as well as providing the team with the tools and resources they need to perform their tasks.
• Performing Asset Protection related audits, with a focus on access control, camera systems and alarm sy Investigate inventory compliance and accuracy at Dispensaries and Cultivation facilities.
• Observing and inspecting the receipt and delivery of product at Dispensaries and Cultivation sites.
• Stay current with all laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to Asset Protection and Security.
• Program intrusion detection systems and ensure accuracy.
• Assisting with the development of new SOPs and programs for the various departments within the company.
• Utilize all available data & incident reporting tools to identify trends, hotspots, and other potential opportunities that require further investigation.
• Conduct internal investigations and interviews relevant to inventory/cash variances, theft, fraud, dishonest/unethical behavior, damage to the business/property, operational opportunities and violations of policy that adversely affect sales, compliance, loss, or brand integrity.
• Conduct investigative interviews either in-person or via telephone, Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of investigative findings to present operational/compliance failures & dishonest/unethical activity to Human Resources, Operations Executives, Legal, and/or Law Enforcement.
• Assist with the development of exception reporting that will help identify potential fraud and vulnerabilities that exist within the company’s ecommerce format.
• Investigate fraud relating to Online Orders, loyalty programs and Identity Theft.
• Assist with the development and rollout of a shrink program for the company.
• Investigate operational opportunities that may be causing shrink within the company.
• Assist with identifying and responding to scam/social engineering attempts.
• Partner with IT on developing new ways to protect against scam/social engineering attempts.
• Partner with on-site leadership and Human Resources to identify/resolve rule infractions or violations committed by PharmaCann employees and partnering vendors.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Embodies the culture, values, and tenets of PharmaCann and full support of our purpose, goal, and key objectives.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Pass a comprehensive multi-state background check, including criminal history & obtain/maintain state agent requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record background check.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Asset Protection/Loss Prevention, with at least 1-2 years of investigations experience preferred.
• Experience in using CCTV (experience with multiple CCTV configurations and vendors, is highly desired).
• Analytical capabilities with a proven aptitude for learning new applications.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight for business purposes.
• Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient knowledge of exception-based reporting, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI).
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, capable of handling multiple tasks and possess excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated safety, security, risk management, and client service capabilities.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise, accurate and effective communication (verbal and written) proactively.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and ability to make sound and reasonable decisions through careful evaluation and understanding of the impact of those decisions.
• High School degree or equivalent required.
• 2-year college degree or related college coursework in criminal justice, risk management, or business is preferred.
• Wicklander-Zulawski certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about a typical retail, office, and manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Able to perform general office managerial and administrative activities.
• Able to visually observe, speak, and hear.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, walk constantly, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Hours can exceed 40 hours per week, and will require weekends, nights, holidays, and open work availability.
• Occasional travel by conventional means to other locations as required is possible.
• Schedule will consist primarily of peak hours for location, but will require supporting overnight or late night shifts, when needed.
• This position may be required to work outdoors and/or during inclement weather.

Notice: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Counsel to join a fast-scaling, global technology business operating at the forefront of the software and data insights space.

The company has built a market-leading platform that enables businesses to make smarter technology decisions through data-driven insights and user-generated intelligence. With a significant global user base and millions of verified data points, the organisation is playing a key role in shaping how software is discovered, evaluated, and purchased in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

This is a high-impact, commercially focused role reporting into the General Counsel, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Revenue, and leadership teams in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, supporting a wide range of commercial, product, and regulatory matters in a fast-paced SaaS and marketplace environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, data, and strategic partnership agreements
• Advising on product development and platform features, including data usage, integrations, and intellectual property considerations
• Providing guidance on data, technology, and regulatory frameworks impacting online platforms
• Partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Information Security
• Supporting the business in structuring transactions and managing legal risk in line with commercial objectives
• Developing and improving legal processes, templates, and playbooks to support scaling operations

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 3-7 years of experience in commercial, technology, or SaaS-related legal work
• Strong grounding in contracting, IP, data, or regulatory matters
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice to non-legal stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience working closely with product or technology teams is highly advantageous

If you are interested, please do apply here now!

• Develop and implement companywide VDC standards and templates.
• Train teams on VDC tools to boost digital proficiency
• Lead BIM/VDC coordination across architectural, civil, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Develop and maintain discipline specific BIM models.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and designers to ensure accurate model-based planning and execution.
• Manage BIM Execution Plans and VDC standards.
• Conduct clash detection and constructability reviews using Navisworks, Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Geolocate models for survey alignment, field layout, and spatial coordination.
• Integrate point clouds into Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks for design verification.
• Collaborate with Senior Survey Manager to translate models into field layout and verify as-builts.
• Maintain as-built models throughout construction.
• Validate field conditions for QA/QC and coordination.
• Perform and manage 3D laser scanning with Leica, FARO, or Trimble equipment.
• Manage and operate reality capture technologies including drones (FAA Part 107 certification required) and insta 360 cameras for precise geospatial data and visual documentation to support planning, design and construction.
• Ensure organized data management and long-term storage.
• Research and apply emerging construction technologies.
  

• 8–10 years of experience in the construction, engineering, or design industry.
• Minimum 5 years of direct BIM coordination experience.
• Proven expertise in BIM model management and reality capture technologies.
• Proficiency in BIM software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, ReCap, and MicroStation.
• Proficiency in scan processing software: Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Trimble RealWorks.
• Proficiency with drone operation and data processing tools: DroneDeploy, DJI Terra, Pix4D.
• Solid understanding of survey principles and practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Skilled in interpreting and utilizing scanned point cloud data.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for BIM and its impact on construction processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
  

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription
  

Position Summary

The Analyst of Capital Markets plays a key part in driving the company’s real estate financing and capital markets strategy by supporting the underwriting, structuring, and execution of property-level debt transactions. The position develops financing materials, performs financial and portfolio analysis, and provides insights that inform lending and investment decisions across the portfolio. Working closely with internal teams and external capital partners, the role helps ensure financing moves efficiently from concept to closing.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of loan solicitation and financing, including property underwriting, preparation of property overviews and financing packages, evaluation of lender proposals, and assistance with loan documentation and due diligence
• Partner with multiple cross-functional teams to gather required information and assemble financing request materials.
• Collaborate on the development of financing books by underwriting assets, highlighting key investment merits, and compiling information that provides lenders with a comprehensive view of market conditions, tenancy, and property performance.
• Respond to inquiries from lenders and stakeholders related to property performance, loan transactions, securitizations, and on-going compliance requirements.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting to support debt and investment analysis, leveraging third-party applications such as Chatham Direct, HFM, Excel, and BI tools.
• Coordinate and incorporate third-party reports, including engineering, environmental, seismic, zoning, and appraisal reports, to provide a comprehensive view of property and portfolio performance.
• Conduct property-level and portfolio-level financial analysis as needed, to support financing and investment decisions.
• Assist with the evaluation of potential investments and preparation of approval memos used to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with lenders and other capital source providers following loan closing by assisting with securitization processes, reporting, and compliance questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in real estate required.
• Experience in real estate mortgage credit with an understanding of capital structures and the loan closing process is preferred.
• Financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with Chatham Direct, Argus and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Exposure to real estate transactions including familiarity with loan documentation, underwriting, and closing processes is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with firm deadlines.
• Strong intellectual curiosity for the subject matter and creative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability, with a desire to learn and grow within real estate finance and capital markets as well as lead transactions.

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt
• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly
• Annual Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
• Annual Bonus: 10%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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Location Details: Remote, United States

At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time; others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.

This position may be a hybrid or fully remote position, as decided by your manager. If designated as hybrid, you'll divide your time between working remotely from your home and an office location, so you should live within commuting distance. If designated as remote, you'll be working remotely from your home and may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings. Your hiring manager can share more about this role's hybrid or remote designation.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.

GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.

What you'll get to do...

Define the Enterprise Integration & Partner Platform Strategy

• Lead the strategy and roadmap for GoDaddy Commerce's headless commerce APIs and partner SDKs that enable external software platforms to embed payments and commerce workflows.
• Develop a clear vision for who integrates with us, why, and how — prioritizing integrations that deliver high merchant and partner value aligned to our platform core competencies.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of partner evaluation criteria, technical architecture, and enterprise buyer needs — positioning GoDaddy Commerce competitively alongside platforms like Stripe, Adyen, and Finix.

Champion Enterprise & ISV Partner Workflows

• Serve as the voice of enterprise software partners — from technical architects to product leaders — ensuring our APIs, documentation, and certification processes reflect the needs of real integration teams. 
• Map and optimize end-to-end partner workflows: onboarding → certification → go-live → reporting → revenue share → compliance.
• Translate integration complexity (devices, stores, payment endpoints, invoicing, virtual terminals, headless POS) into scalable, configurable platform solutions.

Drive Payments & Commerce Platform Capabilities

• Partner with engineering to define APIs and services for payments, orders, catalog, inventory, customers, and sales channels that support both embedded and in-person commerce.
• Build support for advanced enterprise requirements including: 
  • Multi-entity and multi-location configuration
  • Reporting and commissions APIs
  • Activity and transaction tracking
  • Risk and fraud scoring hooks
  • Customer authentication and tokenization flows
  • Reseller administrator portal
• Collaborate with Payments, Risk, and FinOps teams to ensure accurate settlement, reporting, and reconciliation across embedded payment flows.

Influence and Collaborate with Enterprise Clients

• Meet directly with enterprise partners and resellers to understand their technical and business integration needs, gather feedback, and guide co-development pilots and close sales.
• Partner with Business Development and Solutions Engineering to support partner evaluation cycles, ensuring APIs, sandbox tools, and documentation demonstrate enterprise-grade capability and reliability.
• Translate client conversations into actionable platform requirements, balancing enterprise flexibility with platform scalability.

Deliver Hypothesis-Driven Product Discovery

• Use experimentation and partner pilots to validate API features and developer experiences before scaling.
• Measure what matters: partner integration velocity, merchant attach and retention, API usage, revenue contribution, and partner NPS.
• Continuously iterate roadmap priorities based on adoption, partner satisfaction, and ecosystem performance.

Scale and Evangelize the Partner Platform

• Collaborate with GTM and Solution Engineering to create integration blueprints, API playbooks, and sandbox environments that reduce time-to-value for new partners.
• Define certification standards and reference architectures for recurring vertical use cases.
• Share insights and findings across GoDaddy Commerce to shape our long-term platform strategy for embedded commerce and payments.

Your experience should include...

• 8+ years of product management experience in platform, API, or payments products, with deep knowledge of payments architecture and commerce primitives.
• 2+ years of ISO 8583 financial messaging experience.
• Proven success embedding payments/commerce into enterprise ISV and middleware platforms with measurable adoption outcomes.
• Expert in headless and API-first product development, including API design tradeoffs, SDK usability, and developer enablement.
• Strong client-facing skills leading discovery, solution reviews, and executive briefings with enterprise partners.
• Track record of cross-functional influence across engineering, business development, operations, and compliance teams.

You might also have...

• Experience with platforms such as Stripe Connect, Adyen for Platforms, Finix, Square Developer Platform, or Shopify's Partner APIs.

We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way. 

About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us. 

At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.

GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.

Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to  

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GoDaddy doesn't accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

Readily Available Interim Customer Support Lead | VC-Backed B2B Healthtech SaaS | Boston (Hybrid)

The Client

This client is an AI-powered healthtech startup born out of a multi-year collaboration between leading academic medical centers and top-tier engineering institutions in Europe. This business has developed patented algorithms and a proprietary clinical database to help practitioners improve ultrasound screening accuracy, reduce diagnostic errors, and optimize care pathways for expectant mothers. With a clear mission to expand access to high-quality women's and children's health outcomes through technology, they are now scaling rapidly across the United States; partnering with major clinical networks and onboarding new health system clients at an accelerating pace.

The Role

This is an opportunity to own and build a support function at a company experiencing hypergrowth in the US market. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is for someone who sees a blank slate as an opportunity. The customer base is scaling rapidly and this position will be responsible for building the support function that grows with it. The right candidate will be hands-on, close to the product and customers before building out the systems, tooling, and team capable of sustaining growth without compromising the experience

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets and calls directly to build deep product knowledge and earn customer trust
• Design and implement the core support ticket infrastructure: SLAs, escalation paths, and cross-functional workflows with Engineering and Product
• Optimize the CRM/ticketing environment (automations, reporting, routing) and build out a self-serve knowledge base including FAQs and troubleshooting guides
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating support patterns and user feedback into actionable product insights
• Define and track key operational KPIs and build automations to drive ongoing efficiency
• Champion team autonomy and maintain quality standards throughout a period of significant scale

What We Need to See (Essential)

• 3-5 years of B2B SaaS experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, or Operations
• Experience in implementing modern support/ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Pylon or similar)
• Proficiency in maintaining & utilizing ticketing CRMs
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in hypergrowth environments and build processes from zero
• Comfort working across time zones (specifically West Coast)
• Genuine alignment with the company's mission in women's and children's health

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environment
• Familiarity with building or scaling a support function at a Series A-C stage company
• Experience with CRM automation and reporting

Location: Hybrid

Package: $60-80 per hour

Duration: 4 months

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.