Job Description

Job Description



The AI and Data Science team at Norfolk Southern Corporation uses cutting edge tools and technologies to solve business problems in the areas of IoT and predictive analytics, computer vision, and deep learning. Our Data Scientists are empowered by our massive Spark and GPU clusters where they can use tools like Python, Tensorflow, Keras, OpenCV, PyTorch, mxnet, etc. to uncover the secrets of the data and create robust algorithms at enterprise scale.

Principal Duties:

- Design, develop, and implement novel computer vision algorithms for unique use cases.
- Design and build novel/custom CNN architectures.
- Evaluate accuracy and quality of the designed models as well as data sources.
- Stay up to date with the latest models and changes in the technology.
- Design and develop production ready code.
- Communicate results and implications to colleagues and business partners.
- Coordinate with application development teams to integrate developed models with existing applications.

Education/Experience

Masters required, Ph.D. preferred in following fields:
Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Statistics, Engineering - Systems Engineering, Mathematical Sciences - Applied Mathematics, or Physics

Technical Skills:

- Excellent knowledge of Python programing (numpy, scipy, pandas, sklearn, scikit-image, matplotlib)
- Hands-on experience with TensorFlow, Keras and/or PyTorch
- Hands-on experience with image processing using Deep Learning (semantic segmentation, object detection, classification)
- Familiarity with various CNN architectures (VGG, ResNet, MobileNet, YOLO, Faster RCNN, etc)
- Experience with traditional image processing techniques (e.g. use of OpenCV, skimage)
- Experience with deployment to the edge devices (jetson nano or similar technologies) is a plus
New Headquarters Atlanta, GA

Norfolk Southern is in the process of constructing a vibrant & modern corporate HQ in Midtown Atlanta, GA. Our HQ is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2021. To check out a sneak peek, weve linked a playlist below.

http://bit.ly/NS_New_HQ

Company Overview

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nations premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers.

We are a team of more than 20,000 employees working together to maintain our reputation as The Thoroughbred of Transportation. As an industry leader, Norfolk Southern offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation and, gender identity. Together, we power progress.

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