AI/ML Software Engineer

Pointer Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental and Vision Insurance

10% 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

248 hours of PTO

Education and training budget of $5,250

Paid military leave

Paid maternity leave

Employee Equity Program

Quarterly all-hands meetings

Job summary

Pointer Technologies is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The role involves optimizing AI models for real-world applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and developing production-ready features.

The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science or related fields, with proficiency in programming languages like Python and expertise in machine learning frameworks. Key benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and a substantial PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or Java.
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models into production.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for AI/ML workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machine learning models for national security applications.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into actionable solutions.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Data Structures

Algorithms

Statistical Methods

Data Wrangling

ETL Pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Pointer Technologies is seeking a talented and passionate Software Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to join our team. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to solve challenging problems, develop robust software systems, and deploy AI‑powered features into production.

The ideal candidate will have a broad technical background and the ability to design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML models that align with our mission. This person is diligent, works well with others, inspired to learn, driven by mission, and practices effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize machine learning models for real‑world and national security and defense applications.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data teams to understand requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Conduct research to explore new AI/ML techniques and stay updated on the latest industry advancements.
• Evaluate model performance, troubleshoot issues, and fine‑tune solutions for optimal results.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, or Java, with expertise in ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn).
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and statistical methods.
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models into production environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for AI/ML workflows.
• Familiarity with data wrangling, ETL pipelines, and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

Nice To Have

• Experience with specific AI domains, such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning.
• Understanding of MLOps principles and tools like MLflow or Kubeflow.
• Contributions to open‑source AI/ML projects.
• Published research or patents in the AI/ML space.
• Technical leadership experience.

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental, vision, long‑term & short‑term disability and life insurance
• 10% 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• 248 hours of PTO with the ability to flex higher or lower
• Education and training budget of $5,250
• Paid military leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Internal referral profit sharing
• Employee Equity Program
• Quarterly all‑hands to promote transparency

Pointer Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other state or federal legally protected status.