Machine Learning Engineer- Senior
SOS International LLC11 months ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Apply data science and machine learning processes to solve mission challenges.
- Develop and iterate rapid prototype solutions using open-source models and technologies.
- Support applications including object detection, data triage, search and optimization, image and video analysis, facial recognition, behavior detection, and automated discovery.
- Develop and deploy AI/ML models in production systems with scalable and reliable software practices.
- Deploy models into multi-node Ray clusters using various GPU resources.
- Communicate technical concepts and deliver actionable results to non-technical leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage project requirements, timelines, cloud resources, and computational resources efficiently.
- Perform ETL-related work and collaborate with data scientists, software developers, and subject matter experts.
Requirements
- Existing TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required, and candidates will not be nominated for new clearances.
- At least five years of experience in a data science or engineering role.
- Experience developing and using agentic AI frameworks, including Autogen.
- Experience with prompt engineering for tasks such as data labeling and processing.
- Experience with asynchronous Python development using Ray and FastAPI.
- Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models as part of production systems.
- Experience applying advanced machine learning methods including clustering, regression, optimization, recommender engines, and artificial neural networks.
- Experience deploying models to multi-node Ray clusters with GPU resources.
- Experience developing and deploying resources to cloud environments.
- Experience working in Linux and Windows environments and managing resources efficiently.
- Demonstrated ETL expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.
- Experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community preferred.
Benefits
- Office-based work environment in Chantilly, Virginia, combining desk work and meetings.
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About SOS International LLC
SOS International LLC (SOSi) provides technology, intelligence, language, and logistics services to U.S. and allied government customers, including defense and intelligence agencies. The privately held firm, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, delivers data science, software, cybersecurity, ISR, and enterprise IT solutions under government contracts across operations in multiple countries. Its work spans systems engineering, secure information sharing, and mission support for combatant commands and law-enforcement partners.