Senior Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer (SWE-3)

Leidos Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to collaborate on building AI workflows and analytics. Candidates will work in the National Security Sector focusing on rapid prototyping and advanced technology research. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Python and Java, along with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Competitive benefits and a cash sign-on bonus up to $25K are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with customers to build AI workflows and develop analytics.
• Leverage disparate data to fill knowledge gaps in user activities.
• Develop AI to flag data of interest and summarize.

Skills

Object-oriented programming (Python and Java)

Experience with PySpark

Experience with Jupyter Notebooks

Knowledge of Kubernetes

Knowledge of Docker

Familiarity with Elasticsearch

Experience with GHOSTMACHINE

Proficiency in Query Time Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior AI software engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!

Job Summary

Our LOE program provides our customer's Operations organization with the best possible solutions for their mission needs. We achieve this through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. From leading-edge visualizations to analytic development, we're always pushing the boundaries to find new and better data sources and tradecraft to answer intelligence questions. With a focus on collaboration and a fast-paced environment, our prototype development program is the ideal place to grow your skills and make a real impact. Click here to learn more about how this program "Delivers Mission Success!"

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Mission Focus: Collaborate closely with customers to build AI workflows and develop analytics based off artifacts to use AI to flag data of interest and summarize.
• Technical Proficiency: Creatively leverage disparate data to fill knowledge gaps in user activities, collection efforts, and technology discovery.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus eight (8) years of relevant experience or equivalent. Proficiency with object-oriented languages (Python and Java) and experience with PySpark, Jupyter Notebooks, Kubernetes, Docker, Elasticsearch, GHOSTMACHINE, and Query Time Analytics.
• Security Clearance: Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to be considered for this role.
• Desirable Skills: Knowledge of customer corporate tools and data repositories.

Qualified candidates are eligible for enhanced incentives including up to a $25K cash sign-on bonus or a paid time off bonus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

Pay Range

$107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.