Gusto

AI/ML Engineer

Gusto$135K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (within the last 7 years)
  • Experience in designing and deploying machine learning and deep learning models
  • Understanding of model architectures, data pipelines, and metrics analysis
  • Proficient in Python, Java, C, or R
  • Familiarity with software engineering principles, infrastructure management, and data governance
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Strong analytical skills with focus on performance and scalability

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and operationalize AI/ML models for mission challenges
  • Implement model architectures and data pipelines with existing systems
  • Manage the AI/ML lifecycle including training, deployment, and monitoring
  • Define and communicate model performance metrics
  • Collaborate with software and data engineers, and subject matter experts
  • Ensure AI/ML systems meet security and compliance standards
  • Provide technical leadership and coordinate AI efforts across teams
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging AI/ML tools and best practices

Benefits

  • Ability to telework 2 days a week
Full Job Description
AI/ML Engineer

About Crown Point Technologies, LLC

Crown Point Technologies, LLC is an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) dedicated to providing critical full-stack software development and data engineering solutions and services to both Government and commercial clients.Proudly based in Maryland, our small business is dedicated to serving customers in a variety of domains including DoD, Federal Health, Life Sciences, Financial Services, and Manufacturing.

Description

Overview:

Crown Point Technologies (CPT) is seeking a highly capable AI/ML Engineer to support mission-focused development within a classified environment. The selected candidate will design, implement, and optimize AI/ML algorithms and workflows that enable advanced data-driven decision-making and automation in support of U.S. Government operations. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise, data science acumen, and strong collaboration skills to translate mission needs into scalable, production-ready AI capabilities.

**Ability to Telework 2 days a week**

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, test, and operationalize AI/ML models to solve mission and business challenges.
  • Implement model architectures and data pipelines, ensuring interoperability with existing systems and data sources.
  • Manage the full AI/ML lifecycle - including training, retraining, deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and continuous improvement of models based on user and system feedback.
  • Define, interpret, and communicate model performance metrics to both technical and mission stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, and mission subject matter experts to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions.
  • Ensure AI/ML systems adhere to security, governance, and compliance standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and serve as the primary POC for AI-related efforts, coordinating across geographically distributed development teams.
  • Evaluate and integrate emerging tools, frameworks, and best practices in AI/ML to strengthen mission outcomes and accelerate innovation.


Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Polygraph must be within the last 7 years)
  • Proven experience designing and deploying machine learning and deep learning models in production environments.
  • Strong understanding of model architectures, data pipelines, and metrics analysis.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C, or R.
  • Experience with foundational software engineering principles, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to performance, scalability, and maintainability.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps tools and frameworks (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow).
  • Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in secure cloud or hybrid environments (i.e. AWS GovCloud).
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.


Salary

$135,000 - $195,000 per year

About Gusto

Gusto is a cloud-based human resources software platform that provides payroll, benefits, and HR management services to small businesses. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Gusto's platform automates many of the administrative tasks associated with HR, such as payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration. The company also offers a range of HR services, including compliance support, employee onboarding, and time tracking. Gusto is committed to helping small businesses succeed by providing them with the tools and resources they need to manage their HR operations more efficiently.
Learn more about Gusto
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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