Sherpa

Senior AI Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

Sherpa

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead the design and development of full-stack machine learning and generative AI applications tailored to meet business needs.
  • Work closely with domain experts to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
  • Develop prototypes to assess technology readiness and guide the scaling of promising solutions into production-ready applications.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize machine learning models and algorithms to improve performance and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, software developers, UX/UI, and product managers to integrate AI solutions into existing products and develop new features.
  • Design and optimize data architecture and infrastructure to support efficient data storage, processing, and analysis.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data science, machine learning, and defense technology.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and compelling presentations and reports.

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance (interim OK)
  • Master’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience (10+ years experience preferred)
  • Experience with many types of AI/ML modeling methods and algorithms for solving practical problems
  • Expertise with DoD related domains, such as cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or military operations
  • Proven experience in coding (Python, R, Go, Java, etc.) and software development, with a focus on data manipulation and analysis
  • Strong background in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques
  • Experience with data architecture, database design, and data warehousing concepts
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously with just the right amount of guidance.
Benefits
  • covering the cost of medical for you and your family
  • dental
  • vision
  • health and wellness benefits
  • generous retirement savings plan
  • generous PTO policy
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Active Secret security clearanceMaster’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in MathematicsMaster’s degree in Statistics