Staff Data Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph) {S}

We are looking for a Staff Data Engineer/Scientist looking for new challenging problems. You will support the development of AI/ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from large language models, natural language processing, and time-series predictive analytics. Additionally, we have a team of excellent researchers and software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft.

We have multiple positions available and welcome all experience levels!

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you.

Lead and mentor an interdisciplinary team consisting of both developers and researchers. The team's core focus is the implementation of ETL pipelines to support a variety of AI/ML and LLM solutions, which in turn address a broad range of customer challenges.

- Assembles large, complex sets of data to support AI/ML algorithm implementation

- Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources

- Curate and maintain data that is stored in support of metrics and evaluation

- Implement Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning algorithms

- Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes

- B.S. in data science, AI/ML, computer science, or related field

- Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience as a Data Engineer/Scientist.

- Experience developing data pipelines and normalizing data with canonical Python packages (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Polars)

- Experience contributing on a team using version control (e.g. git, GitLab, Bitbucket)

- Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with a recent Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP)

- M.S. or PhD in data science, AI/ML, computer science, or related field

- Experience with Gitlab, DevSecOps utilizing test-driven development, containers, (e.g. Docker, Docker Compose), cloud services (e.g. AWS), tools for distributed computing (e.g.

Spark, Pyspark)

- Experience leading an interdisciplinary team of researchers and software developers

- Large Language Models and experience identifying ways to incorporate them into new domains and applications

- Applying Transformer-based architectures to domains in other areas outside of Natural Language Processing (NLP) such as computer vision

- Reinforcement learning and familiarity with Gymnasium Gym, OpenEnv, TorchRL, RLlib, and Stable Baselines

- Applying clustering algorithms and/or deep neural networks to real life problems

- Experience with GenAI Ops techniques (e.g. LLM-as-a-judge) and frameworks (e.g. LangFuse, MLFlow, Arize Phoenix)

- Experience with Machine Learning libraries and frameworks such as HuggingFace and LangChain

- Familiarity with using AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, Lambda, Bedrock, etc.

- Experience with any of the following additional languages: Java, C++, Rust, Go, and/or C#

- Experience implementing algorithms on the GPU in Python or C++ using CUDA and other CUDA libraries

- Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization (e.g. Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher)

Herndon offers a charming blend of small-town ambiance and modern conveniences. In historic Herndon you'll find small town charm while maintaining all the amenities of big city life. The area has beloved farms to explore, historic sites, festivals, local parks, breweries, and some of the best restaurants in the area.

Its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the Herndon Metrorail Station provides easy travel to over 400 shops and restaurants in the malls of Tysons or stay on the train and see the monuments and memorials of Washington, DC. Overall, Herndon provides a perfect mix of small-town charm, and big-city amenities complimented with many family local attractions, events, music, restaurants and a great lifestyle!

- 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions

- 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events

- Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance

- Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with a recent Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP).