Qbase

AI/ML Engineer

Qbase • $180K — $250K *
Mclean, VA 22101In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with required polygraph and US citizenship.
  • 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, or 7 years with a Master's, or 6 years with a Doctorate.
  • Proven ability to conduct independent technical research and advanced analytical problem solving.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries and frameworks.
  • Experience in developing AI/ML applications, especially in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for document processing and embedding generation.
  • Integrate large language models (LLMs) into applications using APIs and frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain REST API interactions for data retrieval and system integration.
  • Design and refine Postgres schemas for improved data organization and query performance.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on cutting-edge AI technologies.
  • Opportunity to work on advanced research projects with significant impact.
  • Access to a network of experts in AI/ML and related fields.
  • Onsite work in McLean, VA, fostering a strong team dynamic.
Full Job Description
AI/ML Engineer

Clearance: Must hold an existing active TS/SCI with required polygraph (US Citizenship required)

Location: McLean, VA Onsite Daily

Salary: 180,000-250,000 Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain RAG pipelines, including document processing, embedding generation, retrieval configuration, and prompt assembly.
  • Integrate LLMs into applications using available APIs and frameworks.
  • Develop and maintain REST API interactions to support data retrieval and system integration.
  • Design or refine Postgres schemas to improve data organization and query performance.


Requirements:
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent technical research, evaluate emerging AI/ML approaches, and apply advanced analytical problem-solving comparable to PhD-level research environments.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and apply new AI/ML methodologies, tools, and frameworks in support of evolving mission requirements.
  • Experience developing AI/ML applications focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic retrieval, LLM integration, or related AI workflows.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern AI/ML libraries, frameworks, and API integrations.
  • Active/current TS/SCI with required polygraph (US citizenship required)
  • Willingness to work onsite full time.


Preferred Skills:
  • Advanced research experience in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, generative AI, reinforcement learning, computer vision, or related disciplines.
  • Experience publishing research, contributing to open-source AI/ML initiatives, or leading experimental and prototype development efforts.
  • Familiarity with model evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning workflows, inference optimization, and AI observability/monitoring tools.
  • Experience with vector databases, AWS/cloud environments, Docker, and containerized AI/ML development workflows.
  • Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and scalable data architectures.


Education and Work Experience:
  • 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate


About Qbase

Qbase is a software company that provides data management and analytics solutions to businesses and government agencies. The company's products and services include data warehousing, data integration, data analytics, and data visualization. Qbase serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2005
* Ladders Estimates

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