Distinguished AI/ML Engineering Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Architect and integrate hybrid AI systems.

• Design and implement scalable AI architectures.

• Oversee the entire AI/ML lifecycle.

• Develop event-driven data pipelines and feature stores.

• Ensure adherence to Responsible AI practices.

• Establish and maintain MLOps pipelines.

• Transition research and development prototypes into production environments.

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship.

• Collaborate across engineering, data, and modeling teams.

• Assist in proposal and solution development.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI is strongly preferred.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s or Ph.D. is preferred).

• Over 10 years of comprehensive experience in AI/ML development.

• More than 5 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable AI/ML architectures.

• Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and contemporary ML frameworks.

• Experience in designing or deploying systems utilizing vector databases (Milvus, Pinecone, Weaviate).

• Proven expertise in designing event-driven data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Flink, or Kafka.

• Demonstrated experience in deploying AI/ML systems within secure, classified, or edge environments.

• Familiarity with Responsible AI and assurance principles.

• Experience in integrating AI models into simulation, modeling, or operational planning systems is highly desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities