AI/ML Engineer

GRVTY; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Training and development

Awards programs

Company events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a seasoned AI/ML engineer to implement and maintain RAG pipelines, embed generation, and retrieval configuration in support of mission-critical workloads.

You will integrate LLMs into applications via APIs, develop REST interactions, and deploy self-hosted LLMs while contributing to red-teaming of alignment. This role requires strong Python expertise and the ability to adapt to evolving AI methodologies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph Clearance.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and semantic retrieval.
• Strong Python proficiency and API integrations.
• Ability to conduct independent technical research and evaluate AI/ML approaches.
• Adapt quickly to evolving AI methodologies and toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.
• Integrating LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks
• Developing and maintaining REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration
• Deploying and maintaining self-hosted LLMs
• Red teaming of LLM alignment

Skills

Python

AI/ML libraries

API integrations

RAG workflows

LLM integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Tools

Docker

AWS/cloud environments

Containerized workflows

Job description

• Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly
• Integrating LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks
• Developing and maintaining REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration
• Deploying and maintaining self-hosted LLMs
• Red teaming of LLM alignment

What You'll Be Owning

• Implementing and maintaining RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly
• Integrating LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks
• Developing and maintaining REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration
• Deploying and maintaining self-hosted LLMs
• Red teaming of LLM alignment

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph Clearance
• Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments
• Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements
• Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Advanced research experience in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or related disciplines.
• Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
• Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.
• Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.

Pay Range

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

• The pay range for this position is: $175,000 - $225,000

Pay Range

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

Virginia Pay Range

$175,000—$225,000 USD

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should [e-mail] call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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