Big Data Researcher

At GE Global Research, we're redefining what's possible. From cutting-edge research in molecular pathology for use in personalized cancer diagnostics to programs in coal gasification and renewable power that drive clean energy solutions, our work at Global Research is world-renowned. As part of our team, you'll find yourself among nearly 3,000 scientists and engineers from every discipline in a dynamic atmosphere where you'll be constantly challenged to learn and grow. You'll have access to leaders on all levels of the organization and collaborate across the globe with the very best in the field. If you have an insatiable intellectual curiosity and the ability to articulate your vision, then join us and watch the work you do create the next generation of products and processes that will impact the globe for generations to come.

At GE Global Research we redefine what's possible, finding answers to some of the world's toughest problems.

Posted Position Title: Big Data Researcher Career Level: EL Function: Engineering/Technology Function Segment: Research - Software Engineering and Other Computing Sciences Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: New York City: Niskayuna Postal Code: 12309-1027 Relocation Assistance: Yes Role Summary/Purpose: GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

As a Big Data Researcher, you will work closely with other researchers and GE businesses to identify and implement exciting technologies that enable new business and product opportunities in diverse areas such as healthcare, Smart Grid, and remote monitoring and diagnostics.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Knowledge Discovery Lab fosters a diversity of technology and research areas of critical importance to the GE businesses. These core technologies include, but are not limited to: text mining, semantic technologies, massive-scale/big data processing and Real Time complex event processing. We apply these technologies in exciting areas that range from in-home health monitoring of the elderly to Real Time decisioning for the power grid; from mining textual field service reports to reasoning over semantic models. Technical backgrounds for the group include computer science, computer and systems engineering, software development and parallel computing.

You will have opportunities to work both individually and with teams to:

• Execute technical assignments to foster new product designs for GE businesses
• Impliment innovative software systems to solve key business challenges and create new products
• Acquire technical knowledge of technologies and proofs of concept
• Ability to execute tasks technically and report results
• Be a part of a rapidly growing software research organization whose technologies are vital to the company's future

• Doctorate Degree in Computer Science, Computer and/or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer and/or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience designing and developing scalable software architectures to manage and manipulate massive-scale datasets, including architectures for big data capture, representation, information extraction and fusion.
• Experience with big data computing concepts such as parallel computing, distributed computing and/or cloud computing, and related technologies such as Hadoop and/or other NoSQL technologies, Cassandra, Gleenplum and more
• Experience with Java and database technologies, such as relational, hierarchical and graph databases, distributed data file systems, data federation and query optimization
• Demonstrated ability to implement high quality software in diverse areas
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
• You must submit your application for employment on the careers page on gecareers to be considered.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics:

• At least three years of software design and development experience
• Experience with the design and implementation of stream processing/complex event processing systems against web-scale' streaming data
• Experience with in-memory data stores and in-memory analytics
• Experience with various system development technologies including software development frameworks (such as Spring), development tools (such as Eclipse), and user interface development environments (such as HTML5)
• Experience with one or more database applications and database design
• Ability to translate customer needs into a project plan and deliverables
• Ability to draw upon other technical areas to find solutions
• Ability to break down a problem and efficiently work toward implementation of solutions with minimal guidance
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team
• Ability to motivate and lead project teams with diverse skillsets
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

This position is eligible for the Double Rewards Employee Referral Program

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