Senior AI/ML Scientist: Autonomous Agents & LLMs

Independent Software, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software, MD-based, seeks a Data Scientist Level 3 to apply advanced AI/ML on large-scale datasets and deploy autonomous AI agents to support mission requirements. You will design and implement AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, to enhance operational analytics.

The role blends hands-on AI/ML development with model optimization, large language models, and agentic AI workflows, using Python and ML frameworks. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Experience designing, implementing, and deploying AI/ML solutions
• Experience developing autonomous AI agents
• Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms and neural networks
• Experience with model optimization for scalable problem solving
• Proficiency with Python
• Experience with AI/ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and/or LangChain
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Experience with prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Experience with agentic AI and reasoning systems
• Experience working with large-scale datasets
• Understanding of software development best practices, version control, and testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI and Machine Learning solutions for large-scale datasets
• Develop and deploy autonomous AI agents
• Apply reinforcement learning techniques to AI/ML solutions
• Develop and optimize machine learning algorithms and neural network models
• Evaluate and improve model performance, scalability, and efficiency
• Develop solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Apply prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
• Develop agentic AI workflows and reasoning systems
• Use Python and AI/ML frameworks to develop scalable analytical solutions
• Apply software development best practices, including version control and testing
• Document technical approaches, model performance, and analytical findings
• Collaborate with technical and mission teams to support operational objectives

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Python

PyTorch/TensorFlow

LangChain

LLMs

RAG

Agentic AI

Large-scale datasets

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree +8 years experience

Master's degree +6 years experience

Doctoral degree +4 years experience

High school diploma +12 years experience

Associate's degree +10 years experience

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LangChain

Job description

Independent Software, MD-based, seeks a Data Scientist Level 3 to apply advanced AI/ML on large-scale datasets and deploy autonomous AI agents to support mission requirements. You will design and implement AI/ML solutions, including LLMs, to enhance operational analytics.

The role blends hands-on AI/ML development with model optimization, large language models, and agentic AI workflows, using Python and ML frameworks. A TS/SCI clearance is required.