Staff Data Engineer — AI/ML Data Architect Lead

ARKA; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributions to HSA

401k retirement plan

3 weeks of vacation

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A leading technologies company is seeking a Staff Data Engineer/Scientist in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves leading an interdisciplinary team focused on AI and ML solutions, implementing data pipelines, and requires a B.S. as well as TS/SCI clearance. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python and data engineering, with strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including 401k, vacation, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Data Engineer/Scientist required.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph is mandatory.
• M.S. or PhD in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers and researchers.
• Implement ETL pipelines for AI/ML solutions.
• Assemble large datasets for algorithm implementation.

Skills

Data pipelines development

Experience with Python packages (NumPy, Pandas)

Version control (git, GitLab, Bitbucket)

Leadership skills

Education

B.S. in data science, AI/ML, computer science, or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS

Spark

Job description

A leading technologies company is seeking a Staff Data Engineer/Scientist in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves leading an interdisciplinary team focused on AI and ML solutions, implementing data pipelines, and requires a B.S. as well as TS/SCI clearance. Ideal candidates will have experience in Python and data engineering, with strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits including 401k, vacation, and tuition assistance.