Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Mission Innovation Lab

SEI AI Division

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Onsite
Full-stack ml development
Applied research projects
Tensorflow, pytorch, torch, caffe
Lead independent applied research projects for defense-focused missions, translating research ideas from concept to prototype

Job Summary

  • Lead independent applied research projects for defense-focused missions, translating research ideas from concept to prototype.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art ML models and build robust data pipelines and backend services.
  • Define and refine DevSecOps practices for ML, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with researchers and government customers.

Matching Summary

Lead independent applied research projects for defense-focused missions, translating research ideas from concept to prototype.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-stack ML development
  • Applied research projects
  • TensorFlow, PyTorch, Torch, Caffe
  • Python, C/C++, Java
  • DevSecOps for ML
  • Secure deployment

Nice-to-have

  • Creative, curious, energetic
  • Making a difference
  • Novel AI/ML theory
  • Publications or open-source contributions
  • Defense or government programs

Key Requirements

  • B.S. with ≥10 years experience
  • M.S. with ≥8 years experience
  • Ph.D. with ≥5 years experience
  • Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Onsite 5 days per week

Work Rights

Ability to obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance

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