Data Scientist (Generative AI)

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable Data Scientist to focus on Generative AI for Federal use cases. The role involves designing advanced ML models and collaborating with engineers to implement AI solutions. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and relevant experience in ML projects, contributing to a mission-driven team committed to innovation in federal services.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of industry experience developing ML/AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying generative models.
• Knowledge of data governance and synthetic data generation.

Responsibilities

• Design and train advanced machine learning models for Generative AI.
• Collaborate with ML Engineers and Software Developers for model deployment.
• Evaluate and fine-tune foundation models to meet user needs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Python

NLP Techniques

Data Labeling

Cloud Platforms

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

JAX

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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We are looking for a seasoned Data Scientist to work with our team of Data Scientists and Engineers, focusing on Generative AI technology for Federal use cases. The ideal candidate is a technologist with excellent communication, customer service skills, and a passion for data and problem solving.

Contributions

• Design and train advanced machine learning models, including generative models like GANs, VAEs, or transformer-based models.
• Collaborate with ML Engineers and Software Developers to transition models from R&D to production.
• Stay updated with AI research and trends to implement cutting-edge solutions.
• Evaluate foundation models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Claude) on domain-specific tasks, fine-tune them, and align outputs with user needs.
• Design prompts, few-shot examples, and system instructions to optimize LLM behavior in constrained environments.
• Identify, clean, label, and synthesize high-quality datasets for training and fine-tuning.
• Design experiments to evaluate generative model behavior and define benchmarks using metrics like BLEU, ROUGE, perplexity, and human evaluations.
• Leverage and integrate data management tools at scale, with cloud experience preferred.
• Support an Agile software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice.

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• 2-4 years of industry experience developing ML/AI solutions, with a portfolio of relevant projects.
• Hands-on experience in building and deploying generative models.
• Proficiency in Python and strong coding practices.
• Experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, or JAX.
• Deep knowledge of NLP techniques and experience with large language models (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, Claude).
• Experience with data labeling, synthetic data generation, and data governance.
• Proficiency with ML tooling and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with DevSecOps and MLOps.
• Optional skills: Data visualization, Elasticsearch, AWS Kendra, Azure Cognitive Search.

Steampunk offers a salary range of $125,000 to $160,000, based on various factors. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Applicants are expected to be on camera during interviews for identity verification.

We are an employee-owned company focused on innovative solutions for Federal clients across sectors. Learn more at our website.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT

Apply now and explore opportunities to contribute to our mission-driven team.