Senior Research Engineer I

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Arlington, VA, USA
$145,813 - $170,000; not specified; not specified ...
Onsite
Ai/ml-enabled systems
Integrated research environments
Python, c++, golang
The University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to develop and implement AI/ML systems in a collaborative research environment. The ideal candidate should possess extensive technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong background in software development, particularly in AI/ML technologies

Job Summary

  • This role collaborates closely with senior research staff to transform advanced research ideas into scalable, production-ready implementations.
  • The position requires U.S. citizenship with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility.
  • The University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is a world-renowned research organization at the forefront of computer science, artificial intelligence, and advanced information technologies.

Matching Summary

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The University of Southern California's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to develop and implement AI/ML systems in a collaborative research environment. The ideal candidate should possess extensive technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong background in software development, particularly in AI/ML technologies.

Salary

$145,813 - $170,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI/ML-enabled systems
  • integrated research environments
  • Python, C++, Golang
  • Linux environments
  • Docker containers and deployment
  • CI/CD workflows using Git
  • AI/ML model evaluation frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge Graphs for large-scale inference
  • AI, machine learning, deep learning
  • very large-scale system integration
  • leadership ability
  • university or research environment

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 8 years of relevant professional experience
  • 10+ years preferred
  • Extensive experience supporting integrated AI/ML systems
  • U.S. citizenship
  • active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility

Work Rights

U.S. citizenship with active Top Secret (TS) clearance and SCI eligibility

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