AI/ML Engineer

Vantor • McLean, VA

1d • $113,000 - $188,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required Polygraph.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area of study.
• Senior Labor Category: Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Master’s degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate.
• Active/current TS/SCI with required polygraph.
• Willingness to work onsite full time.
• US citizenship required.
• Experience developing AI/ML applications with a focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or similar retrieval-based workflows.
• Proficiency with Python and common data/AI libraries.
• Experience designing and using REST APIs to retrieve, process or integrate data.
• Familiarity with LLMs and integrating them into applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Docker Containers for development.
• Experience with vector databases, data transformation, AWS, and containerized development environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.
• Integrate LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration.
• Design or refine Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level