Mid-Level AI/ML Systems Architect

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 188,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

4 weeks annual leave + 11 holidays

401k matching 10%

Professional Development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to design, build, test, and productize advanced models for high-stakes challenges. You will oversee the complete lifecycle from data pipelines to production-ready systems, guiding test protocols and evaluating data shifts to ensure mission-critical accuracy.

The role requires a TS/SCI polygraph clearance and offers a base salary between $188,000 and $223,000 USD, with discretionary bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience selecting, training, evaluating, and productizing AI/ML models using standard frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Hands-on experience in pipeline interaction, data modeling, feature selection, model verification/validation, monitoring, and iterative retraining.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and productize advanced AI/ML models for scalable, mission-critical systems.
• Architect data pipelines, select representations, run statistical analyses, and refine models through retraining loops.

Skills

Applied Machine Learning

Model Lifecycle & MLOps

Data Engineering

Prototype-to-Production

Software Foundations

Communication & Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s Degree in CS/Engineering

High School Diploma + 15+ years exp.

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are seeking a visionary, inventive AI/ML Engineer to design, build, test, and productize advanced models that solve high-stakes challenges. In this role, you won't just train models in isolation—you will transform data science prototypes into production-ready, scalable AI solutions. You will oversee the complete lifecycle: architecting data pipelines, selecting optimal representations, running statistical analyses, and continuously refining models through iterative feedback and retraining loops. As a technical leader and primary subject matter expert, you will guide test and evaluation protocols, evaluate data distribution shifts, and ensure our AI systems deliver accurate, mission-critical predictions at scale.

The annual base salary range for this role is $188,000-$223,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Required Skills

• Applied Machine Learning: Demonstrated experience selecting, training, evaluating, and productizing AI/ML models using standard frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and ML libraries.
• Model Lifecycle & MLOps: Hands-on experience in pipeline interaction, data modeling, feature selection, model verification/validation, monitoring, and iterative retraining based on feedback loops.
• Data Engineering & Statistical Analysis: Strong capabilities in statistical analysis, detecting data distribution shifts, and converting raw datasets into effective data representations for ML algorithms.
• Prototype-to-Production Engineering: Proven ability to transform experimental data science prototypes into scalable, performant production systems with proper system integration oversight.
• Software Foundations & Test Protocols: Sound understanding of application development concepts, data structures, software architecture, and running standard test/evaluation protocols.
• Communication & Technical Leadership: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills to serve as a primary POC for AI initiatives and guide cross-functional teams.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 10+ years of professional software engineering experience OR Master’s Degree PLUS 5+ years of professional software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of hands-on technical software development experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Multi‑Language Mastery: Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java, C, C++, or R.
• Advanced MLOps & Infrastructure: Deep familiarity with cloud-based AI deployments, automated model scheduling, data governance, and automated CI/CD pipelines for ML models.
• Distributed Team Leadership: Direct experience leading geographically dispersed engineering teams and driving collaborative AI research initiatives.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

• PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!
• LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
• SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notes Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
• WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company.
• We provide 10% 401k matching – with full vesting day 1!
• Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth.
• We even have a student loan repayment program.
• and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.