Machine Learning - Senior Research Engineer - Transformation, Vectors 7/4/2026 Annapolis Juncti[...]

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% 401k with Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules

Amazon Prime Membership

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Senior Research Engineer specialized in Machine Learning to analyze and develop AI solutions within the Annapolis Junction area. This role requires a deep understanding of AI and a strong background in Software Engineering with at least 14 years of experience.

Benefits include competitive salary ranging from $225,000 to $240,000, health coverage, and a robust 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

Qualifications

• 14 years' experience as a Software Engineer in relevant programs and contracts required.
• Experience with encoder/decoder transformer architecture.
• Ability to evaluate and implement enhancements to Machine Translation tools.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop complex AI projects.
• Resolve complex AI problems with minimal supervision.
• Analyze and create research prototypes in AI Analytics.

Skills

Research environment comfort

Machine Learning technologies

Docker

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

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, and empowering 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 technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a Research Scientist to investigate, analyze 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 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. Four additional (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

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% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

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.