Staff AI/ML Engineer

CACI • Aurora, CO

1d • $98,500 - $206,800

About The Position

The Staff AI/ML Engineer works on research teams to prototype and develop AI/ML algorithms. The role supports algorithm development across disciplines including object detection and classification, natural language processing, time-series prediction and classification, reinforcement learning, and large language models. The engineer works on a small interdisciplinary team, analyzes large multi-domain datasets, reviews and applies cutting-edge research, and supports understanding of training and deployment pipelines, including AWS services. The role also includes creating technical documentation and user guides, and training and mentoring team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in machine learning, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of AI/ML development experience.
• Proficiency with Python and ML libraries such as PyTorch, Lightning, OpenCV, NumPy, and Polars.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Experience with deep learning architectures.
• Experience contributing on a team using version control, such as Git, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with LLMs, Transformers, YOLO, GANs, and reinforcement learning.
• Experience with MCP, Microsoft Agent Framework, HuggingFace, LangChain, and OpenCV.
• Linux and AWS experience.
• Experience with CUDA and Python libraries such as CuPy, Numba, CuSignal, and CuDF.
• Experience in application deployment, virtualization, and containerization, such as Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, or Rancher.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud computing resources such as EC2, S3, and Lambda.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with recent polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Implement machine learning algorithms as part of a small interdisciplinary team.
• Analyze large multi-domain datasets, including image, text, time-series, and graph data.
• Review and apply cutting-edge research publications.
• Create technical documentation and user guides.
• Understand training and deployment pipelines, including AWS services.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

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