AI/ML Senior Software Engineer

AI/ML Senior Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

CACI is seeking talented, results-oriented, mission-focused engineers with experience in developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. This is an opportunity to work with mission critical AI/ML applications to our greatest national security challenges with a team of motivated, innovative developers who are collectively responsible for creating innovative solutions in support of national security and defense. Our teams will be building the next generation of adaptive and AI-inspired algorithms for detecting and geo-locating threats to autonomously react and deploy countermeasures.

More About the Role

Ideal candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Conducting research into algorithmic concepts to understand and apply techniques for development of advanced RF payloads and intelligent algorithms that coordinate distributed assets to sense, locate and deny layered/networked threats in dynamic and contested environments
• Developing algorithms that enable advanced signal processing techniques creating new ways to detect and defeat the networked threat
• Supporting technical reviews of vendor software products and deliverables, interface development and development of software algorithms and models for simulation
• Debugging, testing, and validating our capabilities using both unit tests as well as scenarios reported by our end users
• Analyzing search ranking and relevance requirements, issues and opportunities
• Understanding product requirements, translate them into engineering tasks
• Deploying machine learning models in low-latency production system
• Building end-to-end production systems including query understanding and ranking to power search
• Utilizing Spark, Hadoop MapReduce, Hive, Impala to perform distributed data processing
• Programming in Python or C/C++, including an understanding of git, automated software builds, and containerization
• Understanding of Statistical Machine Learning methods such as Bayesian Inference, Clustering, Regression, Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, etc.
• Utilizing Linux operating systems and Linux command line

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Understanding of principles in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of AI/ML algorithms and their implementations, or an ability to learn and understand existing implementations
• A strong understanding of modern C, C++, or Python programming
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, and create software-based implementations of the procedures and methods described therein

A “TS/SCI with Poly” clearance is required to begin employment. For this position, CACI has the ability to provide clearance sponsorship for qualified individuals.

What We Can Offer You:

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

Pay Range: The proposed salary range for this position is: $102,900 - $216,200

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.