Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Orbis Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong health & wellness benefits

Immediate impact on national security technology

Joining a small, sharp team

Job summary

A venture-backed startup is seeking an Associate Director - Head of AI/ML to join their team. You will build and scale ML services and tackle security challenges in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong coding background in Python or Golang and experience with ML systems. The role offers a base pay of $200,000 - $250,000 annually along with stock options.

Qualifications

• Strong coding background in Python or Golang.
• Experience taking ML/LLM systems from prototype to production.
• Thrives in early-stage environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale production-grade ML services.
• Develop APIs and infrastructure for mission-critical workflows.
• Tackle complex data security and privacy challenges.

Skills

Python

Golang

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Job description

Overview

Associate Director - Head of AI/ML - Austin — Founding Machine Learning Engineer

A venture-backed startup at the intersection of AI and national security is building the next generation of secure data sharing technology, and they’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the founding team.

This is a chance to work on high-impact problems where speed, security, and trust matter. You’ll help design and deploy ML-powered systems that enable intelligence and defense organizations to accelerate decision making to seconds.

The role

• Build and scale production-grade ML services, including LLM applications
• Develop APIs and infrastructure that integrate seamlessly into mission-critical workflows
• Work hands-on across the stack: from systems and storage through to inference and application layers
• Tackle complex data security and privacy challenges in real-world environments

What they’re looking for

• Strong coding background in Python or Golang
• Experience taking ML/LLM systems from prototype to production
• Skills in Kubernetes, Docker, or cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Someone who thrives in early-stage environments and enjoys solving hard technical problems

Nice to have

• Exposure to government, defense, or intelligence systems
• Background in enterprise-scale search or ML-powered data access
• Familiarity with security, authentication, or DevOps practices

Why apply?

• Strong health & wellness benefits
• Work on technology that truly matters in national security
• Join a small, sharp team where your work will have immediate impact

Compensation

• Base pay range: $200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
• Additional compensation: Stock options

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology and Engineering
• Industries: Software Development