AI/ML Engineer - Clearance Required

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 126.000 - 211.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking an AI/ML Engineer with a security-focused mindset to join a remote US-based team. You will design, deploy, and optimize machine learning models and generative AI solutions for mission-driven applications, ensuring secure, scalable production-grade systems.

You will collaborate across teams to shape data pipelines, implement robust model serving architectures, and advance predictive capabilities while adhering to stringent security requirements.

Formación

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, or data science.
• 5+ years deploying machine learning models or AI software in production.
• Advanced proficiency in Python; experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience building secure data pipelines and cross-platform data integration.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, test, and optimize ML algorithms for various applications.
• Develop and refine predictive models under stringent requirements.
• Create NLP and generative AI solutions for specific use cases.
• Engineer reusable services for web apps.
• Design architectures for scalable model serving and support.
• Integrate predictive models while ensuring reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data structures and pipelines.

Conocimientos

Python

ML Engineering

Secure ML practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/AI/Data Science

Herramientas

PyTorch

TensorFlow

SQL

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking an AI/ML Engineer - Clearance Required to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will focus on building and optimizing machine learning solutions that support secure, mission-driven initiatives in a high-impact environment. You will develop predictive and generative AI capabilities, engineer reusable services, and help ensure models are scalable, reliable, and production-ready. The position will partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape data pipelines, application support, and technical implementation.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $122,000 - $211,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and optimize machine learning algorithms for various applications


• Develop and refine predictive models under stringent requirements


• Create NLP and generative AI solutions tailored to specific use cases


• Engineer reusable services and components for integration into web applications


• Design architectures for scalable model serving and application support


• Integrate predictive models while ensuring functionality and reliability


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data structures and pipelines

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science, AI, or data science


• 5+ years of experience deploying machine learning models or AI software in production


• Advanced proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow


• Experience developing predictive models that meet specific accuracy and performance standards


• Familiarity with SQL and secure integration across various data platforms


• Knowledge of AI/ML best practices in data protection and governance

Benefits

• Work in a remote setting with a focus on mission-driven projects


• Opportunity to apply advanced AI/ML technologies in meaningful defense applications


• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts across different domains


• Access to training materials and resources for continuous professional development

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.