Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4) The **Machine Learning Engineer II** is responsible for building, testing, and deploying ML based software applications to solve moderately complex internal and customer facing automation problems. As part of the AI & Analytics Innovation Team, this role will work together with engineers and data scientists to rapidly prototype, evaluate, and deploy solution to solve QTS’s most demanding automation challenges. The Machine Learning Engineer II will develop ML based software applications that drive operational outcomes for internal teams as well as customers. Additionally, this role will identify ML software issues and recognize/implement additional features for existing software and leverage experience with machine learning model development/deployment, data preparation, and API based system integration. **RESPONSIBILITIES,** other duties may be assigned. + Create high-uptime, high-volume data integration systems (MM datapoints / second) to support AI / Analytics systems + Build, test, deploy API based systems to connect data silos + Work collaboratively as part of distributed, fast paced team + Collaborate with the AI & Analytics team on overall system development / testing / deployment + Develop and optimize API based integrations to support system interoperability + Rapidly build python-based prototype systems to vet use case feasibility + Maintain / update deployed API based systems and infrastructure + Create unit tests for prototype systems to evaluate prototype feasibility / efficacy + Build / maintain data aggregation services and systems + Assist with maintaining current ML Models + Assist with investigating and developing new ML models related to critical operations + Assist with development and population of new database structures **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS** + Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in designing / prototyping / deploying production quality software systems. + Minimum 3 years of experience developing distributed web APIs to include proficiency with gRPC and RESTful APIs. + Demonstrated record of work ethic, team collaboration, accountability, and holding yourself and your team to higher standards + Advanced experience with Python application development + Experience with traditional Machine Learning model development best practices and tools + Data analysis and Extract Transform Load (ETL) best practices + Strong verbal / written communication skills **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for microservices based architectures + Experience building automation systems using IOT data + Familiarity with critical facilities and environments + Experience with IOT based streaming protocols such as MQTT + Experience with graph, relational, NoSQL, and time series databases + Experience with cloud-based application development (AWS / Azure) and hybrid (on-prem / cloud) application architecture **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES** + Excellent problem solving ability + Ability to think outside the box and distill ideas that represent the “art of the possible” into practical, value add use cases + Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments. + Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level + Rapidly prototype and evaluate use case ideas to vet feasibility and value + Create high-uptime, high-volume data integration systems (MM datapoints / second) to support AI / Analytics systems + Build, test, deploy API based systems to connect data silos + Work collaboratively as part of distributed, fast paced team + Ability to identify, describe and come up with solutions to identified system deficiencies **TOTAL REWARDS** + This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. + This position is bonus eligible. \#LI-MW2 We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. 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Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we’d like to invite you to join us. In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: + Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting + Every employee is bonus or commission eligible + Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays + Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) + 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked + Pet and Legal Insurance + Q-Rest Sabbatical Program + Q-Anniversary Service Award Program + Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers + Military Benefits Package + QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program + QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents + QTS Crisis Fund + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program