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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Active TS/SCI Clearance)

Striveworks
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$185,000–$230,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related discipline
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience integrating LLMs and/or building AI agents, agentic workflows, or agentic systems
  • Proficiency in Python and knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, and/or scikit-learn
  • Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
  • Proficiency with modern software engineering tools and processes
Nice to have
  • An advanced degree in data science, machine learning, computer science, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of relevant architectures and design patterns for client-server systems
  • Experience implementing and deploying software into containerized or cloud environments
  • Experience with a variety of unstructured data types
  • Experience defining, scoping, planning, and delivering complex, production-level technical solutions
What the job really is

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Striveworks, you will work on customer-driven projects and contribute to the development of the Chariot AI operations platform. Your responsibilities will include defining requirements, orchestrating complex data engineering pipelines, and developing machine learning models across various data types. You will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams, ensuring the deployment of reliable AI systems in real-world applications.

Benefits
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave
Things to weigh
  • Active security clearance required
  • Role involves direct customer contact and field deployments
  • Position is hybrid/on-site with some travel required
  • Compensation range provided, but no specific details on equity or bonuses
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