Senior AI/ ML Developer (TS SCI with POLY)

Aperio Global • Chantilly, VA

55d • $200 - $250

About The Position

Aperio Global is seeking an AI/ML Developer to support an innovative team in McLean VA. This position is part of an innovative R&D team dedicated to exploring and prototyping cutting-edge AI technologies. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, experimentation-driven environment, developing and testing modern approaches using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), large language models (LLMs), and other emerging technologies to tackle complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may substitute.
• 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong Python skills.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing RAG models and LLM-based solutions.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Deep expertise with Postgres (schema design, querying, and performance tuning).
• This position requires a TS SCI with POLY. ONLY candidates who have the appropriate clearance level will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Background or interest in working with geospatial data, systems, or analytic tools.
• Experience developing or maintaining data pipelines and utilizing vector databases to support AI/ML workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, including deploying or testing prototypes in cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and prototype solutions leveraging RAG architectures and LLMs.
• Build and iterate on proof-of-concept applications to evaluate and demonstrate new technologies.
• Develop and integrate with RESTful APIs to enable data retrieval and exchange across systems.
• Utilize Postgres for data modeling, querying, and performance optimization in AI/ML contexts.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to assess new approaches, document results, and recommend next steps.
• Share insights and findings to support teamwide knowledge growth in AI/ML advancements and experimentation.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• (and much more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees