Cleared Machine Learning Software Engineer

Bestgate Engineering

$130K — $155K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 14+ years of software engineering experience in similar complex programs
  • Proficient in Python, Java, and Scala within Linux environments
  • Skilled in machine learning model development and feature engineering
  • Experience with SQL, JSON, and tools like Jupyter Notebooks
  • Familiar with Git/GitLab, IntelliJ or Eclipse, and Confluence
  • Knowledge of compliance standards and technical documentation
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, or 4 years equivalent work experience
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop advanced analytics tools using machine learning and AI
  • Prototype and deploy proof-of-concept solutions
  • Research and integrate new technologies to enhance compliance functions
  • Automate data processing workflows to improve efficiency
  • Implement metrics and monitoring for performance reliability

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay - Direct investment in base salary
  • Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays
  • 7% 401k Employer Gift, vested immediately
  • 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for individuals and families
  • Annual budget for training and mentoring
  • Morale building events for employee connection
Full Job Description
Cleared Machine Learning Software Engineer

Join a team developing next-generation compliance automation and business processing analytics solutions supporting mission-critical government operations. In this role, you will design, develop, enhance, and prototype advanced analytics tools while leveraging Machine Learning and AI to modernize compliance functions. You will research, integrate, test, and deploy proof-of-concept solutions, develop machine learning models, automate data processing workflows, and implement metrics and monitoring to ensure reliable performance across applications and data flows.

Required:
  • 14+ years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Experience developing applications with Python, Java, and Scala in Linux environments.
  • Experience with machine learning model development, monitoring, Random Forest, feature engineering, and Scikit-learn.
  • Experience with exploratory data analysis (EDA), SQL, JSON, Lucene, JEXL, Ghostmachine (Map/Reduce), and Jupyter Notebooks.
  • Experience using Git/GitLab or Bitbucket/Stash, IntelliJ or Eclipse, Jira, Confluence, and GM Learn.
  • Familiarity with Agency compliance standards, corporate systems, and producing technical documentation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field is preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in engineering will be considered.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
Desired:
  • Experience with AWS, Apache Spark, and production machine learning implementations.
  • Background in Data Science, Agentic AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or advanced machine learning techniques.

  • Competitive Pay - Less frill for more in your base pay.
  • Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
  • 7% 401k Employer Gift - Vested immediately.
  • 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
  • Training/Career Pathing - Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
  • Morale Building Events - Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

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