AI Engineer I

CyberTrend Engineering LLC is seeking an AI Engineer I to design, create, test, and productize AI and machine learning systems. This role supports the full model development lifecycle, including language model build-out, evaluation, deployment, and integration into production and full-stack AI applications in a hybrid environment in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Select appropriate data sets for model development.
• Conduct statistical analysis and apply machine learning algorithms to improve model outcomes.
• Build, train, fine-tune, and retrain machine learning models, with a focus on language models.
• Apply best practices in model training, tuning, and optimization to improve model performance.
• Run standard test and evaluation protocols, including performance analysis and benchmarking.
• Perform error analysis, debugging, and model diagnostics to ensure quality and reliability.
• Design and implement solutions for model performance improvement.
• Provide system integration oversight and ensure seamless integration into production environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to build scalable and efficient deployment pipelines.
• Work with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the full stack for AI model-based applications, including front-end and back-end components.
• Work with cloud-based AI platforms, especially AWS Sagemaker, to deploy and scale models.
• Document workflows, model design processes, and technical specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.
• Two (2) years experience in applied machine learning in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• A B.S. degree in advanced math (e.g., calculus, linear algebra, or Bayesian statistics), computer science, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three (3) years of additional machine learning experience on projects with similar machine learning processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge and experience of language models is required.
• Specific experience with Marian and multi-lingual model development is required.
• Strong Java, C, C++ programming experience is required.
• Willingness to support occasional on-call duties is a plus.

Preferred / Key Competencies

• Strong proficiency in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
• Expertise in model training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with AWS tools including SageMaker, Lambda, EC2, and S3.
• Experience developing full-stack software applications (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Extensive experience in machine learning model development, including NLP.
• Experience with model evaluation, optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Proven software engineering experience with strong coding skills.
• Experience working in a government or defense-related environment is highly preferred.

Additional Skills

• Experience with model versioning and management using MLFlow or Git.
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have

• Experience with secure data handling and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs).

Technology Stack

Python, Java, C, R, Marian, Open-Source model libraries, Deep Learning Containers (DLC), GPU technologies, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, AWS Sagemaker, Lambda, EC2, S3, JavaScript, MLFlow, Git, Kubernetes

Benefits

• Generous and competitive paid time off scaled based on time in service, plus eleven paid annual holidays.
• CyberTrend pays 100% of the cost for medical (base plan), dental, vision, disability, life, EAP, and more for full-time employees.
• CyberTrend contributes 10% of monthly gross salary to a SEP-IRA account (non-contributory for the employee, no vesting period, 100% owned and managed by the employee).
• Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually for work-related activities upon prior approval.
• Training assistance up to $3,000 annually for work-related activities upon prior approval.

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD (hybrid)