Machine Learning - Senior Research Engineer - Transformation, Vectors

Erias Ventures, LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Senior Research Engineer for Transformation, Vectors in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on AI/ML research, development, and deployment for SIGINT/Cybersecurity projects, with telework possibilities after onboarding.

A Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance is required, and 14+ years SWE experience is preferred. We value creative problem-solving, open communication and empowering employees to innovate.

Qualifications

• Experience with current ML and machine translation technologies.
• Understanding encoder/decoder transformer architecture.
• Experience with modern text processing pipelines.
• Understanding of text encoding vectors.
• Understanding differences between transformer architectures and Large Language Models.
• Ability to evaluate new MT tools and techniques.
• Ability to propose and implement MT tool enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, research and develops technically complex AI efforts.
• Performs research, design, development, and implementation activities for technically complex AI efforts under routine direction of senior staff.
• Resolves complex AI problems by applying advanced R&D techniques.
• Resolves highly complex AI business and managerial problems.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

C/C++

Docker

Transformer models

Text processing

Research environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Job description

Machine Learning - Senior Research Engineer - Transformation, Vectors

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, andempowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringing innovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description We are seeking a Research Scientist to investigate, analyzs and review Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analytics for the research, development, and realized solutions to support the exploitation of the extraordinary volume and variety of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) communications and Cybersecurity. Analyzes data and creates research prototypes.

• Under supervision, research and develops technically complex AI efforts
• Performs research, design, development, and implementation activities for technically complex AI efforts under the routine direction of more senior technical staff
• With minimal supervision, resolves complex AI technical problems by applying advanced principles and Research and Development (R&D) techniques Resolves complex AI technical problems by applying advanced principles and Research and Development (R&D) techniques
• Resolves highly complex AI business and managerial problems.

This job also offers telework once the candidate is familiar with the environment

Clearance A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience Fourteen (14) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Fouradditional (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’sdegree.

Required skills:

• Comfortable with the research environment
• Knowledge of and experience with current Machine Learning and Machine Translation technologies
  • Understanding of the encoder/decoder transformer architecture
  • Experience working with modern text processing pipelines
  • Understanding of text encoding vectors
  • Understanding of the differences between transformer architectures (like Marian) and Large Language Models.
  • Be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of these two related architectures for Machine Translation
  • Ability to evaluate new tools and techniques related to MT
  • Ability to propose and implement enhancements to MT tools and processing flow
• Experience working with Docker, defining, building, and testing containers for deployment.
• Experienced in Python, C/C++

Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $225,000 - $240,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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