AI/ML Engineer

Black Canyon Consulting•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for an AI/ML Engineer to support the development and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The AI/ML Engineer will work with technical and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities where AI can address complex business and technical challenges and deliver meaningful results. The AI/ML Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain machine learning systems and applications. This position will work with data science prototypes, select and implement appropriate machine learning algorithms and tools, and train and optimize models based on performance and test results. The AI/ML Engineer will also collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand client challenges, identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions, and translate those opportunities into scalable technical capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining machine learning models and systems
Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques
Strong understanding of mathematics, probability, statistics, and algorithms
Experience with data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
Ability to perform statistical analysis and use results to evaluate and fine-tune machine learning models
Experience selecting appropriate datasets and data representation methods
Experience conducting machine learning tests and experiments
Ability to develop robust code using Python, Java, and/or R
Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or Keras
Experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn

Nice To Haves

Experience extending or customizing existing machine learning libraries and frameworks
Experience transforming data science prototypes into production-ready solutions
Experience evaluating emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and tools
Experience working with multidisciplinary or cross-functional technical teams
Experience identifying business or technical processes where AI and machine learning can provide measurable benefits
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement machine learning systems and applications
Create, train, evaluate, fine-tune, and retrain machine learning models
Research and implement appropriate machine learning algorithms, frameworks, and tools
Transform data science prototypes into scalable machine learning solutions
Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods based on project requirements
Conduct machine learning tests and experiments and evaluate model performance
Perform statistical analysis and fine-tuning based on testing and performance results
Extend and integrate existing machine learning libraries and frameworks when appropriate
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand company and client challenges and identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions
Work with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize areas where AI solutions can provide meaningful business or technical benefits
Support AI research and development efforts aligned with organizational and client objectives
Apply sound software engineering, data modeling, and architectural principles when developing AI/ML solutions
Stay current with advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies