Category: Data ScientistTravel Required: NoRemote Type: Hybrid
Sunayu, LLC is looking for a AI Engineer who will support the development and operationalization of AI and agentic AI systems in production mission environments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative, production-ready algorithms and platforms. Apply cutting-edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics. Contribute to the integration of AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment.
What You Bring:
Bachelor's, Master's, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.). Additional/Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. 12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (4+ years with a Master's). Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user-friendly analytical platforms. Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission-focused outcomes.
Experience with the following:
AI/ML production engineering LLMOps / MLOps RAG architectures AI orchestration frameworks Kubernetes-based AI deployments OpenAI-compatible APIs Python development GPU inference optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting military or intelligence community customers. Familiarity with Azure/C2S, hardware platforms (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs), and advanced analytical methodologies (social network analysis, supply chain analysis, NLP, classification algorithms, image processing). Familiarity with the following technologies
LangGraph Semantic Kernel vLLM Ollama Ray NVIDIA GPU ecosystems Vector databases
Who We Are Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our countrys most vital interests.
Culture Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we dont just secure the mission-we grow together.
Career Development We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.
Pay Rate Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits
3 Medical Plan Options Dental and Vision FSA, DCFSA, HSA Life/AD&D Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and Educational Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO) 11 Federal holidays 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)
Equal Opportunity Employer Sunayu, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.