Research Science / Senior AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

CACI International Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,300 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of integrity

Trustful environment

Focus on continuous growth

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Florida seeks a Senior AI Machine Learning Research Engineer to apply machine learning and statistics in signal processing and computer networking. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, at least 4 years of experience, and an active Top Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, deploying ML solutions in cloud environments, and establishing ML governance practices. This position offers a competitive salary range of $90,300-$189,600.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field with 4+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience developing models.
• Strong background in machine learning, mathematics, and statistics.
• Comfortable with Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement machine learning algorithms from first principles.
• Design and build data pipelines including ETL processes.
• Deploy ML solutions using cloud infrastructure.
• Programming expertise in Python and SQL.
• Establish ML governance practices.

Job description

Research Science / Senior AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

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Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
Anticipated Posting End: 1/1/2100

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior AI and Machine Learning Research Engineer. Apply machine learning, statistics to develop algorithms to solve challenging problems in signal processing and computer networking domains. In this role, you will leverage your strong foundation in machine learning, data science, and signal processing to solve complex challenges in the RF domain.

Responsibilities

• Strong mathematical foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and calculus with demonstrated ability to understand and implement machine learning algorithms from first principles.
• Proficiency in designing and building data pipelines, including experience with ETL processes, data warehousing solutions, and optimizing workflows for large‑scale data processing.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying ML solutions, including containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines for model deployment.
• Programming expertise in Python and SQL, with experience using data engineering frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow) and ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Demonstrated experience in establishing ML governance practices, including version control for datasets and models, experiment tracking, model monitoring, and implementing reproducible research principles.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field with mathematical underpinning and at least 4 years’ experience.
• Must have active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience developing models.
• Strong background in machine learning, mathematics and statistics.
• Comfortable using Linux operating systems and commonly used Linux utilities.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain, maintain and/or transfer the required security clearance as dictated by the contract.
• Desired:
• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or machine learning, Statistics, applied mathematics or Physics.
• Experience applying machine learning to signal processing and/or other time‑series data analysis applications.
• Knowledge of or experience with information theory, probability theory, parametric and non‑parametric statistical tests.
• Familiarity with concepts and techniques associated with adversarial AI and AI/ML assurance.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
• An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings.
• A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions.
• Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Pay Range

$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.