Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.
About Zinkworks
At Zinkworks, we're transforming industries by creating cutting-edge solutions that fuse AI, ML, and intelligent automation into real-world applications. We're passionate about innovation, quality, and building high-performance teams that drive impactful change across telecommunications, finance, and emerging tech.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated AI/ML Engineer to join our Solutions & Innovation team. This role involves designing and implementing AI models for proof-of-concepts and project solutions within two key verticals: capital markets and telecom networks.
You'll work on a diverse range of use cases, including anomaly detection in RAN (Radio Access Network) time-series data, network optimization, and time-series modeling in financial systems. Your work will be instrumental in helping our clients—ranging from telecom operators to global banks—leverage advanced AI/ML capabilities for real-time insights and predictive intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
* Model Development & Experimentation
o Design, build, and refine AI/ML models using architectures such as LSTM, Transformer, and GCN (Graph Convolutional Networks).
o Apply anomaly detection techniques (e.g., Isolation Forest, statistical methods) to multivariate time-series data.
* Data Engineering & Processing
o Work with structured and semi-structured data from telecom and financial systems.
o Develop data ingestion and transformation pipelines using GCP services (e.g., Cloud Functions, BigQuery).
* Deployment & Integration
o Deploy scalable models to production using GCP tools such as Vertex AI and Cloud Run.
o Develop REST APIs to expose inference services for integration with client systems.
* Collaboration & Delivery
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams including solution architects, cloud engineers, and domain experts.
o Participate in client workshops and technical governance for PoC delivery and feedback incorporation.
* Monitoring & Validation
o Define and track model evaluation metrics (e.g., F1-score, ROC-AUC, RMSE).
o Implement logging, monitoring, and retraining strategies as needed.
Required Skills and Experience
* Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
* Solid understanding of time-series modeling, anomaly detection, and multivariate data analysis.
* Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—especially Vertex AI, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run.
* Familiarity with RESTful API development and serving ML models in production.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with one or more of the following:
o Telecom KPIs (e.g., latency, throughput, jitter, SINR)
o Capital markets datasets (e.g., trade logs, FIX message flows)
* Experience with Graph Neural Networks and Transformer-based models.
* Exposure to OSS/BSS systems, RAN telemetry, or network optimization domains.
* Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD workflows (e.g., Docker, GitHub Actions).
* Prior experience in financial services, especially around trade surveillance or back-office analytics.