Senior Ai/ml Engineer

Leidos

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
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Active secret clearance required
Python, r, or java programming
Pytorch, tensorflow, or scikit-learn experience
** Leidos is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to enhance and adopt data and analytics products for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will have experience in AI/ML model development, integration, and deployment within complex environments, particularly in mission-critical applications. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports a Department of War enterprise program delivering mission-critical capabilities for faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale.
  • Candidates will work alongside government partners to translate operational requirements into scalable, production-ready AI and ML solutions aligned with national security outcomes.
  • The position requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to operate in complex stakeholder environments while ensuring compliance with enterprise cybersecurity policies.

Matching Summary

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** Leidos is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to enhance and adopt data and analytics products for the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate will have experience in AI/ML model development, integration, and deployment within complex environments, particularly in mission-critical applications. **

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Python, R, or Java programming
  • PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Scikit-learn experience
  • Docker and Kubernetes containerization
  • End-to-end ML pipeline development
  • API and microservices integration

Nice-to-have

  • Agentic AI and autonomous planning experience
  • Generative AI and LLM framework knowledge
  • Vector database implementation skills
  • SAFe or large-scale Agile framework experience
  • Multi-enclave DoD environment support
  • GPU optimization and CUDA programming

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 8-12 years experience OR Master's plus 6-10 years
  • Minimum 6 years in AI/ML or data intelligence engineering
  • Active Secret clearance mandatory
  • Experience deploying models in containerized environments

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by Secret clearance requirement)

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