As a senior machine learning engineer on our national security team, you will be responsible for training, testing, deploying, and maintaining mission-critical models that process vast datasets to address cyber challenges. You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and users to develop innovative AI solutions using best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. Your daily tasks include adapting open-source models like YOLO or BERT, building applications with large language models for automation, and leveraging containerization tools such as Docker. The role requires expertise in Python programming, object-oriented design, and experience with vector databases and relational databases. Ideal candidates also have knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and on-prem compute environments, contributing to our mission of delivering cutting-edge ML solutions to protect national security.
Train, test, deploy, and maintain machine learning models for mission-critical solutions.
Define and apply best-fit ML algorithms and technologies to solve cyber challenges.
Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to develop novel AI solutions.
Adapt and fine-tune open-source models like YOLO or BERT for specific use cases.
Build applications using large language models (LLMs) for automation tasks.
What we're looking for
Experience building and deploying AI and ML solutions into production.
Proficient in Python programming and object-oriented design principles.
Ability to adapt and fine-tune open-source models like YOLO or BERT.
Expertise in developing applications using LLMs for automation tasks.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
Bachelor's degree required.
Market check
Salary context
This
$77,600–$176,000
range sits above
7%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$160,750–$238,050
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,000–$244,050
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
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