AI/ML Engineer

C Mack Solutions LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

C. Mack Solutions is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support a Federal Government program, delivering agile development, operations, and maintenance for mission-critical systems.

You will design and implement AI/ML pilots, develop APIs, work with SQL/NoSQL databases, and collaborate in prototyping teams across short sprints to produce working software on tight timelines. The position requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field required.
• 7+ years in a related field preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML, prototyping, and agile environments.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain CBP Public Trust clearance.
• Live within DC/MD/VA area or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML pilot projects and use cases.
• Develop and work with APIs including RESTful services and data formats.
• Integrate SQL and NoSQL databases with applications while applying security best practices.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and prototyping teams to deliver working software.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Programming languages

Full stack development

Angular

APIs & REST

Data integration

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

AWS (certification)

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

C. Mack Solutions is looking for a AI/ML Engineer with agile methodology experience to join our team and support a complex program to provide Agile development and operations and maintenance for critical systems on a mission‑critical program for the Federal Government business needs.

As an AI/ML Engineer, here's what you'll be doing:

• Design, develop, and implement custom software solutions for a variety of AI/ML-related pilot projects and use cases including Google Gemini AI.
• Develop and work with APIs including RESTful services, authentication methods, data formats, and handling API errors.
• Use SQL and NoSQL database including to evaluate and choose the appropriate database type based on the application requirements;Integrate SQL and NoSQL databases within the same application, when appropriate; and apply advanced understanding of security best practices for both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Act as a member of one or more prototyping teams supporting teammates and collaborating to deliver working software applications on short timelines.
• Analyze complex project-related problems and creating innovative solutions involving technology, methodology, tools, and solution components.
• Actively participate in agile delivery phases and ceremonies including release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, demonstrations, and retrospectives.

Requirements

• You must live within the DC, MD, VA area.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a CBP Public Trust clearance.
• BA/BS and 7 years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to analyze technically complex problems and develop and implement new and innovative solutions in a fast-moving and fluid software prototyping development environment.
• Expertise in multiple software developer languages including, but not limited to: YAML, JSON, Python, Java, JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Full Stack development experience including proficiency in both front-end (Angular) and back-end development, ability to handle all aspects of a web application from designing the user interface to managing the server and database.
• Ability to work with Data Scientist teams to integrate applications with AI/ML, Big Data, or BI solutions.
• Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with live data and video streams.
• Technical certifications such as AWS Certified Developer Associate.
• Experience with DevOps (CICD) solutions such as GitLab.
• Experience with AI/ML solutions or complex solutions for predictive analytics.
• Experience working in a geographically dispersed, remote team.
• Understanding of Data Science principles and best practices.

Work Location

This position is limited to candidates residing in U.S. states where the company is currently registered to employ team members.

Salary Range

$120,000 – $155,000 annuallyThis position may be filled at the Senior or SME level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on level alignment, experience, education, and internal equity.

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other supplemental programs.