The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, specifically for natural language processing (NLP), and will also have a strong understanding of full-stack development. B.S. degree in advanced math (e.g., calculus, linear algebra or Bayesian statistics), computer science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Website
http://www.reflexiveconcepts.com
Description
Reflexive Concepts is seeking a skilled Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning I to join our team!
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques, specifically for natural language processing (NLP), and will also have a strong understanding of full-stack development. This person will work across the model development lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
Qualifications:
2 years of experience in applied machine learning in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
B.S. degree in advanced math (e.g., calculus, linear algebra or Bayesian statistics), computer science or related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
3 years of additional machine learning experience on projects with similar machine learning processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge and experience of Language models is required
Specific experience with Marian and multi-lingual model development
Knowledge of Computation Linguistics is a plus
Experience with Open-Source model libraries, Deep Learning Containers (DLC), GPU technologies and optimization / tuning
Strong Java, C, C++ programming experience
Willingness to support occasional on-call duties is a plus
Model Development & Training:
Build, train, and fine-tune machine learning models, particularly language models
Apply best practices in model training, tuning, and optimization.
Design and implement solutions for model performance improvement.
Evaluation & Testing:
Conduct rigorous model evaluation, including performance analysis and benchmarking.
Perform error analysis, debugging, and model diagnostics to ensure quality and reliability.
Model Deployment & Integration:
Work with cloud-based AI platforms (especially AWS Sagemaker) to deploy and scale models.
Integrate machine learning models into production environments, ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
Full-Stack Engineering:
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the full stack for AI model-based applications (front-end and back-end).
Collaborate with software engineers to build scalable and efficient deployment pipelines.
Collaboration & Reporting:
Work closely with data scientists, product teams, and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Document workflows, model design processes, and technical specifications
Required Skills:
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 like SageMaker, Lambda, EC2, and S3.
Experience in developing full-stack software applications (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.).
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Experience & Background:
Extensive experience in machine learning model development, including natural language processing (NLP).
Experience with model evaluation, optimization, and performance monitoring.
Proven experience in software engineering 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 tools such as MLFlow or Git.
Familiarity with containerization tools (i.e. 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)